SRES 260 · 109th Congress · International Affairs

A resolution calling for free and fair parliamentary elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Introduced 2005-09-29· Sponsored by Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11700)(2005-10-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Calls upon the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to: (1) hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2005; (2) guarantee opposition party participation; and (3) guarantee freedom of speech and assembly. Calls upon the opposition parties to peacefully participate in such elections. Supports Council of Europe recommendations on amendments to the Unified Election Code of Azerbaijan to ensure equitable election commission representation of opposition and pro-government forces. Urges the international community and domestic nongovernmental organizations to provide sufficient election observers. Recognizes the need for establishment of an independent media.…

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Cosponsors (5)

1 Democrat4 Republicans