HCONRES 283 · 110th Congress · International Affairs

Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.

Introduced 2008-01-23· Sponsored by Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(2008-02-08)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2008-02-07
Roll #34
Yea 405Nay 1
Democrats
217 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
188 Yea·1 Nay
PassedHouse · 2008-02-07
Roll #34
Yea 405Nay 1
Democrats
217 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
188 Yea·1 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Commends the Kenyan people for their commitment to democracy and respect for the democratic process as evidenced by the high voter turnout and peaceful voting on election day. Condemns the ongoing violence in Kenya and urges all parties concerned to immediately end use of violence as a means to achieve their political objectives. Calls on the two leading presidential candidates to accept offers of external and internal assistance to help find a solution to the current crisis which has the support of the people of Kenya. Calls on Kenyan security forces to refrain from using excessive force and to respect the human rights of Kenyan citizens. Calls for an immediate end to the restrictions on the media, and on the rights of peaceful assembly and association. Condemns threats to civil society groups, journalists, religious leaders, and human rights activists making every effort towards a peaceful, just, and equitable political solution to the current electoral crisis. Calls on the international community, United Nations aid organizations, and all neighboring countries to: (1) assist those affected by violence; and (2) use all the diplomatic means to persuade relevant political actors to…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans