DEMOCRACY

Addresses

Detention of Chinese Democracy Advocate, Wang Bingzhang, by the People's Republic of China: Ti-Anna Wang, E2373 [10DE]

Inaugural Address: Thomas Jefferson, H2476 [17AP]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Bertie Ahern, Prime Minister of Ireland, H2860-H2863 [30AP]

Transatlantic Alliance: Rupert Murdoch, S3434 [28AP]

———Tony Blair, S3234-S3236 [22AP]

Amendments

San Marino: recognize close relationship with the U.S. and commemorate bilateral exchange of Ambassadors (H. Con. Res. 236), S6608, S6611 [11JY]

Articles and editorials

Ex-Premier Pushes U.S. To Aid Democracy Fight, H35 [16JA]

Kurdistan Is a Model for Iraq—Our Path to a Secular Federal Democracy Is Inspired by the U.S., E2325 [20NO]

Malaysian Democracy's Role in Terror Fight, S4960 [3JN]

Reforming Malaysia, E1198 [11JN]

Tackling Ecuador's Refugee Buildup, H10947 [10DE]

Who Will Have the Courage To Save Zimbabwe?, H6150 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: commend service in Iraq, require congressional approval of any long-term strategic U.S.-Iraq agreement, provide for redeployment from Iraq, and provide health care for returning members (see H. Con. Res. 319), H1771 [14MR]

Bahrain: support a dialogue on and efforts to promote human rights (see S. Res. 619), S7030 [22JY]

Bangladesh: elections (see H. Res. 1402), H7788 [31JY]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5970), H3108 [6MY]

Bhutan: commemorate participation in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commend commitment to conducting parliamentary elections (see H. Res. 1307), H6176 [26JN]

Bhutto, Benazir: condemn assassination and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan (see S. Res. 445), S784 [7FE] (see H. Res. 912), H24 [15JA]

Biscet, Oscar E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2777), S2133 [13MR] (see H.R. 5627), H1701 [13MR]

Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (see H. Con. Res. 317), H1771 [14MR]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 41), S5592 [12JN] (see H.J. Res. 93), H5043 [5JN]

Community organizers: honor for promoting equality (see H. Res. 1521), H10642 [29SE]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (see H. Res. 1356), H6727 [17JY]

———authorize printing of pocket version (see H. Con. Res. 395), H7058 [23JY]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of civilian aircraft by Cuban fighter jets (see H. Res. 995), H1031 [25FE]

Egypt: protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of Ayman Nour and other political prisoners (see H. Res. 1303), H6009 [24JN]

Ethiopia: reaffirm U.S. objectives and encourage critical democratic and humanitarian principles and practices (see S. 3457), S8179 [9SE]

Eurasia Foundation: authorize grants (see S. 3024), S4282 [15MY]

Foreign aid: modernize foreign assistance strategy to promote national and global security, democracy, and economic opportunity (see H. Res. 1268), H5328 [11JN]

Geremek, Bronislaw: tribute (see S. Res. 629), S7629 [29JY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 476), S1741 [7MR] (see H. Res. 1024), H1417 [6MR]

International relations: express that Group of Eight (G8) Summit participants should foster a more constructive relationship and that Russia should eschew behaviors inconsistent with the Group's objectives (see S. Res. 612), S6651 [14JY]

———reorganize U.S. international broadcasting (see H.R. 7070), H9972 [25SE]

Iran: release religious prisoners, continue U.N. oversight of religious freedoms, and support democracy and human rights efforts (see H. Res. 1310), H6176 [26JN]

Iraq: provide for recovery and stability (see H.R. 5488), H1073 [26FE]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (see S. 2633), S970 [13FE]

———respect sovereignty, redeploy U.S. Armed Forces if asked, and submit a plan for redeployment of U.S. forces and contractors (see H. Res. 1326), H6342 [9JY]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see S. Res. 522), S3145 [17AP] (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2016 [4AP]

Kenya: call for a peaceful resolution to current electoral crisis (see S. Res. 431), S329 [25JA] (see H. Con. Res. 283), H456 [23JA]

Latvia: independence anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 87), S5390 [9JN] (see H. Res. 1405), H7788 [31JY]

Lebanon: support democratically elected Government and condemn attacks by Hezbollah forces (see H. Res. 1194), H3885 [14MY]

———support democratically elected Government and condemn Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran for undermining the Lebanese Government and violations of certain U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H. Res. 1201), H4060 [15MY]

Lincoln, Abraham: observe anniversary of birth and recognize the role the Declaration of Independence played in belief development (see S. Con. Res. 65), S733 [6FE] (see H. Con. Res. 281), H456 [23JA]

Montenegro: commend free and fair elections, support dialogue about becoming a NATO member, and recognize political and economic reforms (see H. Res. 1198), H3885 [14MY]

Philippines: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1269), H5407 [12JN]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment on direct popular election (see S.J. Res. 39), S5366 [6JN]

Serbia: congratulate and support the people on the formation of a new coalition government (see H. Res. 1442), H8275 [16SE]

Somalia: support humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses and urge progress toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity (see S. Res. 541), S3508 [29AP] (see H. Res. 1424), H8019 [10SE]

Sri Lanka: support transition to sustainable peace, protect civil society and media, facilitate access of humanitarian operations, and retain democratic principles (see H. Res. 1338), H6407 [10JY]

Syria: strengthen sanctions, enhance multilateral commitment to address threatening policies, and establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government (see S. 2917), S3401 [24AP]

Vietnam: call to release from prison, end detention without trial, and cease harassment and house arrest of the people who signed the Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam (see H. Res. 1089), H2069 [8AP]

———promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law (see S. 3678), S10324 [1OC]

Voting: permit local jurisdictions within a State to conduct early voting in Federal elections (see H.R. 6077), H4060 [15MY]

———require early voting in Federal elections, prohibit restrictions on absentee voting in Federal elections, and establish a grant program to promote voting by mail (see S. 3100), S5366 [6JN]

———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see S. 2959), S3698 [1MY] (see H.R. 5946), H3018 [1MY]

Zimbabwe: call on Government to postpone run-off Presidential election and encourage African organizations to impose sanctions until a fair and free run-off election is conducted (see H. Res. 1301), H6009 [24JN]

———condemn decision to hold run-off Presidential election (see H. Res. 1337), H6407 [10JY]

———condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis (see H. Res. 1230), H4832 [22MY]

———sever diplomatic relations until requirements are met relating to elections, civil liberties and human rights, economic system, judiciary, and current leadership (see H. Con. Res. 387), H6176 [26JN]

———support people, condemn manipulation of electoral process, reject results of runoff election, tighten sanctions against human rights violators, and support political resolution of current crisis (see S. Res. 611), S6650 [14JY]

———support people, condemn recent violence, release and ratify Presidential election results, support peaceful resolution of current crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see S. Res. 533), S3402 [24AP]

Cloture motions

Iraq: provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), motion to proceed, S1145 [25FE], S1166 [26FE]

Letters

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6831 [23JY]

———Representative Rangel, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6831 [23JY]

Encourage democratic reforms in Cuba: Oscar E. Biscet, S1934 [12MR]

Request U.N. investigation into assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto: Senator Specter, S75 [22JA], S198 [23JA]

Messages

Blocking Property of Additional Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe: President Bush, S7478 [25JY], H7173 [29JY]

Continuation of National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Bush, S1521 [4MR], H1207 [4MR]

National Emergency Relative to the Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Bush, S6867 [16JY], H6649 [16JY]

National Emergency Relative to Threat in Lebanon Posed by Actions of Certain Persons To Undermine Legitimate Democratic Institutions: President Bush, S7775 [30JY], H7608 [30JY]

Motions

Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (H. Con. Res. 317), H3087 [6MY]

Iraq: provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), S1144 [25FE]

Press releases

Ecuador Opens First Refugee Office Along Border With Colombia: U.N. Refugee Agency, H10947 [10DE]

Remarks in House

Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E1078, E1095 [23MY], E1109 [3JN]

———tribute to human rights efforts, E2177 [30SE]

———U.S. policy, E868 [8MY]

Bangladesh: elections (H. Res. 1402), H8635-H8637 [23SE], E1918 [25SE]

Belarus: human rights violations, E8 [15JA]

Bhutan: commemorate participation in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commend commitment to conducting parliamentary elections (H. Res. 1307), H7879-H7881 [9SE], E1748 [10SE]

Bhutto, Benazir: condemn assassination and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan (H. Res. 912), H30-H35 [16JA], H391 [23JA], E42 [17JA], E53 [22JA]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: independence anniversary, H2018 [8AP], E535 [8AP]

Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (H. Con. Res. 317), H3031-H3034 [5MY]

———condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (H. Con. Res. 317), corrections in engrossment, H3090 [6MY]

———human rights violations, H5332 [12JN], E604 [14AP]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 44), E604 [14AP]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 93), H6831-H6833 [23JY]

China, People's Republic of: anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, H4964 [4JN]

———human rights violations, H483 [29JA], E539 [8AP], E2362-E2364 [10DE]

China, Republic of: elections (H. Con. Res. 278), H1232-H1234 [5MR]

———independence anniversary, E1538 [23JY]

———observance of National Day, E1871, E1879, E1890, E1892 [24SE], E1922, E1926, E1972 [25SE], E2024, E2030 [26SE], E2050, E2083 [27SE], E2098, E2101, E2148 [28SE], E2210 [2OC], E2247 [3OC]

———U.S. policy, E904 [13MY]

Community organizers: honor for promoting equality (H. Res. 1521), E2168 [30SE]

Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of signing (H. Res. 1356), H8332-H8336 [17SE], H8454 [18SE], E1844 [18SE]

———authorize printing of pocket version (H. Con. Res. 395), H6840 [23JY]

Cuba: human rights violations, H1035 [26FE]

Cyprus: independence anniversary, E2033 [26SE]

Developing countries: include in the eligibility criteria for debt relief a commitment to promote free and fair elections and cooperate with the U.S. to eliminate human trafficking and prevent illegal immigration, H2387 [16AP]

Dominican Republic: independence anniversary, E258 [27FE]

Ecuador: report on congressional delegation trip, H10946 [10DE]

Egypt: human rights violations, H4048 [15MY]

———protect human rights and freedoms of religion, speech, and the press, prevent imposition of restrictions on peaceful activism, and call for release of Ayman Nour and other political prisoners (H. Res. 1303), E1325 [24JN]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (H. Res. 1024), H1463-H1467 [11MR], E390 [13MR]

———observance, E571, E583 [10AP]

Grenada: independence anniversary, E442 [31MR]

Guyana: independence anniversary, E1180 [10JN]

Haiti: commemorate soldiers that fought for American independence in ``Siege of Savannah'' and for Haiti's independence and renunciation of slavery (H. Res. 909), H834-H837 [12FE], E173 [13FE], E294 [4MR]

Hariri, Rafiq: anniversary of assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister, E200 [14FE]

History: significance of the Cold War relative to U.S. foreign policy, H1961 [2AP], H3770-H3773 [13MY]

Iran: democracy efforts, E1452 [14JY]

Iraq: provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces, H1994, H1995 [3AP], H4657 [22MY], H6451 [14JY], H6667-H6672 [16JY], H9227 [24SE]

———require the Dept. of Defense to commence reduction of the number of U.S. forces to a limited presence by a certain date (H.R. 2956), H4444 [21MY]

———respect sovereignty, redeploy U.S. Armed Forces if asked, and submit a plan for redeployment of U.S. forces and contractors, H6712 [17JY], H7282 [29JY]

Israel: independence anniversary, H1993, H1994 [3AP], H2209, H2210 [10AP], H2952 [1MY], H3058 [6MY], H3190 [8MY], H3782, H3783, H3859, H3860 [14MY], H4047, H4049 [15MY], H4157, H4159, H4283 [20MY], H4455, H4822 [22MY], H5414 [17JN], H5544 [18JN], E460 [1AP], E516 [4AP], E573 [10AP], E700 [23AP], E739 [24AP], E745 [25AP], E831 [6MY], E837 [7MY], E876 [8MY], E894, E897 [13MY], E918, E921, E923, E924, E925 [14MY], E961 [19MY], E1007 [21MY], E1252 [17JN], E1702 [1AU]

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), H2494, H2495, H2515-H2527 [22AP], H2631, H2633 [23AP], H8655 [23SE], E658 [17AP], E691, E692, E694, E695, E697, E699, E700, E702, E706, E708, E709 [23AP], E730, E733, E735 [24AP], E756 [29AP], E773, E774 [30AP], E800 [1MY], E812 [5MY], E909 [14MY]

Karzai, Hamid: continue support, H1033 [26FE]

Kazakhstan: democracy efforts, E2081 [27SE]

———human rights violations, E1852 [22SE]

Kenya: call for a peaceful resolution to current electoral crisis (H. Con. Res. 283), H576-H580, H587 [6FE], E131, E132 [7FE]

———post-election violence, E52 [22JA]

Kosovo: U.S. support for independence, H1137, H1138 [27FE]

League of Women Voters: anniversary, E213 [19FE]

Lebanon: support democratically elected Government and condemn attacks by Hezbollah forces (H. Res. 1194), H4213-H4217 [20MY], H4436 [21MY], E1020 [22MY], E1092 [23MY]

Lincoln, Abraham: observe anniversary of birth, E1738 [9SE]

———observe anniversary of birth and recognize the role the Declaration of Independence played in belief development (H. Con. Res. 281), H844-H847 [12FE]

———tribute to Lincoln's Journey of Remembrance boat trip, E1738 [9SE]

Ma Ying-jeou: tribute to election as President of the Republic of China, E451 [31MR], E463 [1AP], E491 [3AP], E610 [15AP], E625 [16AP]

Malaysia: political reform, E1198 [11JN]

Mexico: human rights violations, H2832 [29AP]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of freedom movement, E201 [14FE]

Saudi Arabia: civil liberties violations, H1005 [25FE]

Sudan: human rights violations, E2362-E2364 [10DE]

Vietnam: anniversary of signing of Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam, E545 [8AP]

———call to release from prison, end detention without trial, and cease harassment and house arrest of the people who signed the Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam (H. Res. 1089), H2167 [10AP]

———human rights violations, H6093 [26JN], H9871 [25SE], E1286 [19JN], E1383 [26JN]

———promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 3096), E867 [8MY]

Voting: appreciation of right to vote, E835 [7MY]

———permit local jurisdictions within a State to conduct early voting in Federal elections (H.R. 6077), E936 [15MY]

Wang Bingzhang: detention of Chinese democracy activist by the People's Republic of China, E2372 [10DE]

Williams, Charlotte: Flint, MI, League of Women Voters Making Democracy Work Award recipient, E1802 [16SE]

World War II: anniversary of Bataan Death March, E553 [9AP]

Zimbabwe: condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis, H6149 [26JN]

———condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis (H. Res. 1230), H5517-H5520 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: strengthen U.S. efforts to defeat the Taliban and terrorist networks and to develop long-term political stability and economic prosperity, S3420 [28AP]

Bhutto, Benazir: condemn assassination and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan, S67 [22JA]

———condemn assassination and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan (S. Res. 445), S795 [7FE]

Biscet, Oscar E.: award Congressional Gold Medal, S1933-S1935 [12MR]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 2777), S2125 [13MR]

Burma: human rights violations, S3971 [8MY], S4125 [14MY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 93), S7432 [24JY]

———approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 41), S5632 [12JN]

China, People's Republic of: human rights violations, S7615 [29JY], S7994-S7996 [1AU]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, S9269 [23SE]

Colombia: human rights violations, S4124 [14MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: human rights violations, S1047-S1049 [14FE]

Constitution—U.S.: authorize printing of pocket version (H. Con. Res. 395), S7537 [26JY]

Cuban Independence Day: observance, S4478 [20MY]

Eastern Europe: U.S. policy, S9634 [26SE]

Education: recognize importance of promoting U.S. history in schools and colleges with emphasis on revitalizing curriculum and textbooks, S2216-S2218 [31MR]

Ethiopia: democracy efforts, S5935 [20JN]

———human rights violations, S1462 [3MR]

———reaffirm U.S. objectives and encourage critical democratic and humanitarian principles and practices, S10466 [2OC]

———reaffirm U.S. objectives and encourage critical democratic and humanitarian principles and practices (S. 3457), S8182 [9SE]

Foreign policy: improve U.S. advocacy against human rights violations, S7759 [30JY]

Georgia, Republic of: democracy efforts, S275 [24JA]

Geremek, Bronislaw: tribute (S. Res. 629), S7638 [29JY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 476), S1782 [7MR], S2634 [7AP]

Iraq: elections, S6315 [27JN]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), S992 [13FE], S993 [14FE], S1259 [27FE], S1334, S1339 [28FE]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), motion to proceed, S1149, S1150, S1159-S1194 [26FE], S1217, S1220-S1229, S1232-S1241, S1244-S1248, S1250-S1258 [27FE]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent request, S1219, S1235, S1236 [27FE]

———provide for the redeployment of U.S. forces (S. 2633), unanimous-consent agreement, S1082 [14FE]

Israel: independence anniversary, S3142 [17AP], S3939-S3946 [8MY], S4025 [12MY], S4098 [13MY], S4124, S4127, S4130, S4173, S4174 [14MY]

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 322), S3412 [24AP]

———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (S. Res. 522), S3164 [17AP], S3267 [22AP], S3946 [8MY]

Kenya: call for a peaceful resolution to current electoral crisis (S. Res. 431), S389 [28JA], S456 [29JA]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: human rights violations, S3332-S3334 [23AP], S3498-S3500 [29AP]

Latvia: independence anniversary (S. Con. Res. 87), S5394 [9JN], S8889 [16SE]

Lebanon: U.S. policy, S600 [4FE]

Lincoln, Abraham: observe anniversary of birth and recognize the role the Declaration of Independence played in belief development (S. Con. Res. 65), S879 [12FE]

Malaysia: democracy efforts, S4959 [3JN]

San Marino: recognize close relationship with the U.S. and commemorate bilateral exchange of Ambassadors (H. Con. Res. 236), S6610, S6611 [11JY]

Somalia: support humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses and urge progress toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity (S. Res. 541), S3516 [29AP], S4705 [21MY], S5437 [10JN], S5825 [19JN], S6146 [25JN]

Vietnam: promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law (S. 3678), S10338 [1OC]

Voting: require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (S. 2959), S3712-S3714 [1MY]

World War II: anniversary of Operation Dragoon, S7475 [25JY]

Zimbabwe: elections, S1870 [11MR]

———support people, condemn recent violence, support peaceful resolution of current crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators, S6187, S6203, S6273 [26JN]

Reports filed

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Import Restrictions Renewal Approval: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 41), S7148 [23JY]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (S.J. Res. 41) (S. Rept. 110-444), S8034 [1AU]

Eurasia Foundation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3024) (S. Rept. 110-342), S4892 [2JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (H. Con. Res. 317), H3034 [5MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 278, Republic of China elections, H1232 [5MR]

H. Con. Res. 281, observe anniversary of birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognize the role the Declaration of Independence played in belief development, H844 [12FE]

H. Con. Res. 317, condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum in Burma, H3031 [5MY]

H. Con. Res. 322, recognize Israel's independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S., H2515 [22AP]

H. Con. Res. 395, printing of pocket version of U.S. Constitution, H6840 [23JY]

H. Res. 283, call for a peaceful resolution to current electoral crisis in Kenya, H576 [6FE]

H. Res. 909, commemorate Haitian soldiers that fought for American independence in ``Siege of Savannah'' and for Haiti's independence and renunciation of slavery, H834 [12FE]

H. Res. 912, condemn assassination of Benazir Bhutto and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan, H30 [16JA]

H. Res. 1024, Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, H1463 [11MR]

H. Res. 1194, support democratically elected Government and condemn attacks by Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, H4213 [20MY]

H. Res. 1230, condemn postelection violence and call for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis in Zimbabwe, H5517 [18JN]

H. Res. 1307, commemorate Bhutan participation in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commend commitment to conducting parliamentary elections, H7880 [9SE]

H. Res. 1356, U.S. Constitution signing anniversary, H8332 [17SE]

H. Res. 1402, Bangladesh elections, H8635 [23SE]

H.J. Res. 93, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, H6831 [23JY]

S. 2777, award Congressional Gold Medal to Oscar E. Biscet, S2156 [13MR]

S. 2959, Election Day Registration Act, S3713 [1MY]

S. Con. Res. 65, observe anniversary of birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognize the role the Declaration of Independence played in belief development, S743 [6FE]

S. Con. Res. 87, Latvia independence anniversary, S5393 [9JN], S8890 [16SE]

S. Res. 431, call for a peaceful resolution to current electoral crisis in Kenya, S332 [25JA], S456 [29JA]

S. Res. 445, condemn assassination of Benazir Bhutto and reaffirm U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan, S794 [7FE]

S. Res. 476, Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, S1746, S1782 [7MR]

S. Res. 522, recognize Israel's independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S., S3163 [17AP], S3267 [22AP]

S. Res. 533, support people, condemn recent violence, release and ratify Presidential election results, support peaceful resolution of current crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators in Zimbabwe, S3409 [24AP], S3550 [29AP]

S. Res. 541, support humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses and urge progress toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity in Somalia, S3515 [29AP], S4705 [21MY]

S. Res. 611, support people, condemn manipulation of electoral process, reject results of runoff election, tighten sanctions against human rights violators, and support political resolution of current crisis in Zimbabwe, S6652, S6669 [14JY]

S. Res. 612, express that Group of Eight (G8) Summit participants should foster a more constructive relationship and that Russia should eschew behaviors inconsistent with the Group's objectives, S6653, S6670 [14JY]

S. Res. 619, support a dialogue on and efforts to promote human rights in Bahrain, S7077 [22JY]

S. Res. 629, tribute to Bronislaw Geremek, S7638 [29JY]

S.J. Res. 41, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act import restrictions renewal approval, S5633 [12JN]