SRES 441 · 109th Congress · International Affairs

A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the reconvening of the Parliament of Nepal and for an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy.

Introduced 2006-04-25· Sponsored by Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3514-3515)(2006-04-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses support for the reconvening of the Parliament of Nepal and for a peaceful transition to democracy. Commends the desire of the people of Nepal for a democratic government and expresses support for their right to protest peacefully in pursuit of this goal. Acknowledges the April 24, 2006, statement by King Gyanendra regarding his intent to reinstate Parliament. Urges the Palace, the political parties, and the Maoists to support a process that returns the country to a stable, multi-party democracy. Calls on Nepal's security forces to exercise maximum restraint and to uphold the highest standards of conduct in their response to the protests.…

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican