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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent presidential elections and transfer of power in The Gambia, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHRES-89| House 
| Updated: 2/16/2017
James R. Langevin

James R. Langevin

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: the state of emergency in The Gambia should be resolved with the peaceful installation of President Barrow; Economic Community of Western African States peacekeeping forces should continue humanitarian work in conjunction with the Gambian military to ensure security for President Barrow's transition to authority; President Barrow should seek to preside over The Gambia with a steady hand, with high regard for human rights, and through promotion of the free press; and the peaceful transition of power is a tradition that must be upheld across the globe following all free and open election proceedings.
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Timeline
Feb 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
  • February 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

International Affairs

AfricaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationGambiaInternational organizations and cooperationSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent presidential elections and transfer of power in The Gambia, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHRES-89| House 
| Updated: 2/16/2017
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: the state of emergency in The Gambia should be resolved with the peaceful installation of President Barrow; Economic Community of Western African States peacekeeping forces should continue humanitarian work in conjunction with the Gambian military to ensure security for President Barrow's transition to authority; President Barrow should seek to preside over The Gambia with a steady hand, with high regard for human rights, and through promotion of the free press; and the peaceful transition of power is a tradition that must be upheld across the globe following all free and open election proceedings.
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Timeline
Feb 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
  • February 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
James R. Langevin

James R. Langevin

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationGambiaInternational organizations and cooperationSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status