[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 32 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                        March 11, 1999.
Whereas Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country, has the world's 
        largest Muslim population, and has repeatedly demonstrated itself to be 
        a good friend of the United States;
Whereas a stable and democratic Indonesia can continue to play an important 
        leadership role in the security and stability of Southeast Asia;
Whereas Indonesian national elections in 1955 were judged to be free and fair, 
        but more recent elections have been far more problematic;
Whereas in response to overwhelming public demand, long-time leader (32 years) 
        Soeharto resigned on May 21, 1998;
Whereas elections for the House of Representatives of Indonesia (DPR) have been 
        scheduled for June 7, 1999;
Whereas it is in the interests of all Indonesians and friends of Indonesia that 
        the June 1999 elections be free, fair, and transparent;
Whereas the Government of Indonesia has welcomed international interest and 
        technical support for the elections, under the coordination of the 
        United Nations Development Program;
Whereas United States and international nongovernmental organizations such as 
        the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), the 
        Asia Foundation, the International Republican Institute (IRI), the 
        International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), and the American 
        Center for International Labor Solidarity (ACILS) are providing election 
        assistance throughout Indonesia; and
Whereas the active participation in election monitoring by the international 
        community, including the United States Congress, would contribute 
        meaningfully to the Indonesian election: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the aspirations of the Indonesian people for democratic 
        elections;
            (2) urges the Government of Indonesia to take all steps, including 
        the provision of adequate financial and administrative resources, to 
        ensure that the parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7, 1999, are 
        free, fair, and transparent, according to internationally recognized 
        standards, and that an institutional capacity is put in place for free 
        and fair elections in the future;
            (3) calls upon the Government of Indonesia to enact election laws 
        that ensure that the will of the people is respected, both in the 
        parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7 and in the general session 
        of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) that will elect a new 
        President and Vice President later in 1999;
            (4) appeals to all political leaders and responsible persons to 
        strive to ensure that the campaign period remains peaceful;
            (5) calls upon all Indonesian political parties, the armed forces, 
        and the pubic at large to respect the results of free and fair 
        elections;
            (6) recognizes with approval the activities of domestic and 
        international nongovernmental organizations in the areas of voter 
        education, technical assistance, and election monitoring;
            (7) acknowledges the important financial support provided by the 
        United States Agency for International Development for the elections;
            (8) calls upon other countries to provide financial support for the 
        elections as well; and
            (9) urges the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of 
        Representatives to designate congressional observers for the June 7, 
        1999, election.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.