Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis.

Bill: 110-hres-1230
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
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Zimbabwe

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
Condemns post-election violence in Zimbabwe and calls for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis.

action_date: 2008-06-19
text: 
Condemns the campaign of violence and harassment in Zimbabwe conducted by the ruling party and its supporters in the police and military against members of the opposition and other civilians.
 
Calls on the government of Zimbabwe to create an environment conducive to a peaceful transition of power.
 
Encourages the political parties to commit to forming a government that reflects the will of the Zimbabwean people and promotes national unity. 
 
Urges the international community, under the leadership of the United Nations, the African Union (AU), and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), to deploy monitors to ensure that the presidential runoff election reflects the will of the Zimbabwean people.
 
Commends: (1) the people of Zimbabwe for their continued courage in the face of intimidation and commits to providing continued humanitarian assistance until the economic crisis is resolved; and (2) activists, civil society organizations, and churches for supporting the rule of law in Zimbabwe.
 
Stands in solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 430). (text: CR 6/18/2008 H5517-5518)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 430).(text: CR 6/18/2008 H5517-5518)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5621-5622)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: 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.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1230.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5517-5520)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House