A resolution recognizing the democratic accomplishments of the people of Albania and expressing the hope that the parliamentary elections on June 28, 2009, maintain and improve the transparency and fairness of democracy in Albania.

Bill: 111-sres-182
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2009-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Albania
Alliances
Europe
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: 
Urges the government of Albania to: (1) fulfill its commitments to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the conduct of its upcoming elections; and (2) expedite implementation of its voter identification card program to minimize the possibility of disenfranchisement. 
 
 Expresses hope that credible democratic elections in Albania will contribute to a strong and stable government responsive to the wishes of the Albanian people and strengthen Albania's standing within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and European institutions. 

action_date: 2009-06-16
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Urges the government of Albania to: (1) fulfill its commitments to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the conduct of its upcoming elections; and (2) expedite implementation of its voter identification card program to minimize the possibility of disenfranchisement and provide as many cards as possible to eligible voters prior to the election.
 
 Commends the government of Albania's step to reduce the card's cost and avoid charges of a poll tax.
 
 Expresses hope that credible democratic elections in Albania will contribute to a strong and stable government responsive to the wishes of the Albanian people and strengthen Albania's standing within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and European institutions. 

action_date: 2009-06-19
text: 

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

 
Urges the government of Albania to: (1) fulfill its commitments to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the conduct of its upcoming elections; and (2) expedite implementation of its voter identification card program to minimize the possibility of disenfranchisement. 
 
 Expresses hope that credible democratic elections in Albania will contribute to a strong and stable government responsive to the wishes of the Albanian people and strengthen Albania's standing within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and European institutions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6854; text as passed Senate: CR S6854)
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6854; text as passed Senate: CR S6854)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 80.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6475)
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate