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106th Congress > House > Vote 447
Clerk session vote number: 449
Sponsor: HASTINGS, Alcee Lamar (D-FL)
Description: Expressing the sense of the Congress that Haiti should conduct free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections.
Bill summary: Commends the Provisional Electoral Council of Haiti for its decision to hold elections for 19 senate seats.
Urges the Haitian Government: (1) to actively engage in dialogue with all elements of Haitian society to further a self-sustainable democracy; and (2) and all political parties in Haiti to proceed toward conducting free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections as scheduled.
Urges the Clinton Administration and the international community to: (1) continue to play a positive role in
Haiti's economic and political development; and (2) provide all appropriate assistance for the coming elections.
Urges: (1) the United Nations (UN) to provide technical support for the elections and to maximize the use of UN civilian police monitors of the CIVPOL mission during the election period; (2) the Government of Haiti to adopt adequate security measures in preparation for such elections; (3) all elements of Haitian civil society, including Haitian political leaders, to publicly renounce violence and promote a climate of security; and (4) the United States and other members of the international community to continue support toward a lasting and committed transition to democracy in Haiti.
Bill titles: Expressing the sense of the Congress that Haiti should conduct free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections, and for other purposes.
Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov
