A resolution supporting democratic reform in Moldova and urging the Government of Moldova to ensure a…

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A resolution supporting democratic reform in Moldova and urging the Government of Moldova to ensure a democratic and fair election process for the March 6, 2005, parliamentary elections.

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Senate Introduced Feb 17, 2005
Senate Passed Feb 17, 2005

Recognizes that a precondition for Moldova's full integration into the Western community of nations is the establishment of a democratic political system in Moldova.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Feb 17, 2005

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

Welcomes the strong United States-Moldova relationship.

Recognizes that a precondition for Moldova's full integration into the Western community of nations is the establishment of a democratic political system in Moldova.

Supports the independence and territorial integrity of Moldova.

Urges the Government of Moldova to ensure: (1) the full transparency of the March 2005 parliamentary elections; (2) the right to vote for all citizens of Moldova; (3) access by all parties and candidates to print, radio, television, and Internet media; and (4) the right of opposition candidates and workers to engage in campaigning free of discrimination and intimidation.

Pledges the Senate's support to the people of Moldova for: (1) a democratic system; (2) a free market economy, (3) a secure independence; and (4) Moldova as a full member of the Western community of democracies.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

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Official title: A resolution supporting democratic reform in Moldova and urging the Government of Moldova to ensure a democratic and fair election process for the March 6, 2005, parliamentary elections.

Latest action (Feb 17, 2005): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1689-1692; text as passed Senate: CR S1689; text of measure as introduced: CR S1681-1682)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 17, 2005

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Senate Introduced Feb 17, 2005
Senate Passed Feb 17, 2005

No recorded floor vote found.