Calling for free and fair parliamentary elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Sponsor: ELTON GALLEGLY (R-CA)
Calls upon the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to: (1) hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2005; (2) guarantee opposition party participation; (3) guarantee freedom of speech and assembly; and (4) guarantee domestic and foreign election monitor access. Calls upon the opposition parties to peacefully participate in such elections. Supports Council of Europe recommendations on amendments to the Unified Election Code of Azerbaijan to ensure equitable election commission representation of opposition and pro-government forces.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 416 | 95.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.2% |