S.Res. 372 · 110th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the declaration of a state of emergency in Pakistan.
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Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) condemning the decision by President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan to declare a state of emergency in Pakistan and calling on President Musharraf to revoke the state of emergency; (2) calling upon President Musharraf to honor his commitment to relinquish his position as Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan and allow free…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Nov 8, 2007
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) condemning the decision by President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan to declare a state of emergency in Pakistan and calling on President Musharraf to revoke the state of emergency; (2) calling upon President Musharraf to honor his commitment to relinquish his position as Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan and allow free parliamentary elections in accordance with the Constitution of Pakistan; (3) that the U.S. government should provide assistance to facilitate such elections; (4) calling upon the government of Pakistan to conduct a full investigation into the attempted assassination of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto; and (5) that U.S. military assistance to Pakistan should be subjected to careful review, and that assistance for certain weapons systems not directly related to the fight against Al Qaeda and the Taliban should be suspended if President Musharraf does not revoke the state of emergency and restore the Constitution of Pakistan, relinquish his position as Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, and allow for free elections.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the declaration of a state of emergency in Pakistan.
Latest action (Nov 8, 2007): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14201-14202)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 8, 2007
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No recorded floor vote found.