A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the positive effect of the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections on Iraq's political reconciliation and democratic institutions.

Bill: 111-sres-437
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to building a long-term partnership with Iraq that strengthens Iraq's security, stability, economy, and democracy.
 
 Urges the Administration to: (1) devote continued support for the people and government of Iraq, especially during the critical months after the elections of March 7, 2010; and (2) work with the international community to provide support for the Iraqi elections.
 
 Calls upon all parties in Iraq to ensure that the elections are free, without intimidation, and to not inflame communal tensions.
 
 Urges the surrounding countries to: (1) refrain from exercising destabilizing interference in Iraq's internal affairs; and (B) allow the Iraqi people to determine their own future.
 
 Calls for the timely formation of an inclusive post-election Iraqi government. 
 
 Expresses gratitude to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Foreign Service, and other federal government agencies for their service and heroism in Iraq.
 
 Commends the Iraqi people for their courage, sacrifice, and hard-won gains in fighting terrorism and building a peaceful democracy.

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to building a long-term partnership with Iraq that strengthens Iraq's security, stability, economy, and democracy.
 
 Urges the Administration to: (1) devote continued support for the people and government of Iraq, especially during the critical months after the elections of March 7, 2010; and (2) work with the international community to provide support for the Iraqi elections.
 
 Calls upon all parties in Iraq to ensure that the elections are free, without intimidation, and to not inflame communal tensions.
 
 Urges the surrounding countries to: (1) refrain from exercising destabilizing interference in Iraq's internal affairs; and (B) allow the Iraqi people to determine their own future.
 
 Calls for the timely formation of an inclusive post-election Iraqi government. 
 
 Expresses gratitude to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Foreign Service, and other federal government agencies for their service and heroism in Iraq.
 
 Commends the Iraqi people for their courage, sacrifice, and hard-won gains in fighting terrorism and building a peaceful democracy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: S1130-1131; text of measure as introduced: CR S1183-1184)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: S1130-1131; text of measure as introduced: CR S1183-1184)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate