• OFFICIAL TITLE AS INTRODUCED:
  Calling for free and impartial elections in Cambodia.

2/12/1998:

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

3/4/1998:

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

3/5/1998:

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

3/5/1998:

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

3/11/1998:

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

3/11/1998:

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.

3/17/1998 3:54pm:

Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

3/17/1998 3:56pm:

Considered under suspension of the rules.

3/17/1998 4:13pm:

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

3/17/1998 6:27pm:

Considered as unfinished business.

3/17/1998 6:36pm:

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 1 (Roll No. 55).

3/17/1998 6:36pm:

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Committee/Subcommittee:		Activity:
House International Relations		Referral
	Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific	Referral, Reporting

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Rep Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. - 3/17/1998	Rep Fox, Jon D. - 3/17/1998
Rep Gilman, Benjamin A. - 3/10/1998	Rep Hamilton, Lee H. - 3/17/1998
Rep Leach, James A. - 3/17/1998	Rep Rohrabacher, Dana - 3/3/1998
Rep Smith, Christopher H. - 3/17/1998

Calls upon the Cambodian Government to: (1) implement the Paris Peace Accords; (2) enforce the rule of law and protect human rights; (3) restore a nonviolent and neutral political atmosphere, including strict adherence to the ceasefire announced on February 27, 1998; (4) allow all exiled opposition leaders to return to Cambodia and engage in political activity without fear of political or physical reprisal; and (5) take further measures to create mechanisms to help ensure a credible election.

Commends the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for its efforts to restore democratic governance in Cambodia and urges a continuation of these efforts.

Calls upon the European Union to reconsider its decision to provide assistance to the election process until genuinely free and fair elections can be conducted.

Urges the Secretary of State to: (1) continue to provide support through appropriate nongovernmental organizations to Cambodian human rights workers; and (2) work with members of ASEAN and the Donors Group in urging the Cambodian Government to create the conditions which would guarantee a free and fair election.

Calls upon the Cambodian Government to work cooperatively with the Phnom Penh office of the United Nations Centre for Human Rights and urges the U.S. Government and the international community to support the Centre's efforts to promote human rights in Cambodia by providing the additional financial assistance needed to increase the number of United Nations human rights monitors in Cambodia.

Expresses the House of Representatives' unwillingness to accept as legitimate or as worthy of U.S. assistance any Cambodian government that arises from a fraudulent electoral process.