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Latest Update: Tuesday, December, 02nd 2008
Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya. 2/7/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) 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 [...] show full description
- 02/08/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 02/07/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H640)
- 02/07/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 34). (text: CR 2/6/2008 H576-577)
- 02/07/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 02/07/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
show all actions- 02/08/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 02/07/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H640)
- 02/07/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 34). (text: CR 2/6/2008 H576-577)
- 02/07/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 02/07/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 02/07/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 34).
- 02/06/2008 - Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 02/06/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 02/06/2008 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 02/06/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H576-580; text of measure as introduced in House: CR H576-577)
- 02/06/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H576-580)
- 02/06/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 283.
- 01/23/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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