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A resolution expressing serious concern about widespread irregularities in Bolivia's October 20, 2019, general elections and supporting the convening of new elections in Bolivia at the earliest possible date.

USA116th CongressSRES-447| Senate 
| Updated: 1/8/2020
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (7)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the Senate's concern over irregularities in the 2019 general elections in Bolivia, supports the expeditious convening of new democratic elections that are free, fair, and transparent, and urges all Bolivians to repudiate violence and peacefully exercise their rights.

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Timeline
Dec 4, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 4, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6860)
Dec 11, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 17, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.
Jan 8, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S77-79; text: CR S78-79)
Jan 8, 2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S77-79; text: CR S78-79)
  • December 4, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 4, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6860)


  • December 11, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 17, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.


  • January 8, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S77-79; text: CR S78-79)


  • January 8, 2020
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S77-79; text: CR S78-79)

International Affairs

BoliviaCongressional tributesElections, voting, political campaign regulationHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

A resolution expressing serious concern about widespread irregularities in Bolivia's October 20, 2019, general elections and supporting the convening of new elections in Bolivia at the earliest possible date.

USA116th CongressSRES-447| Senate 
| Updated: 1/8/2020
This resolution expresses the Senate's concern over irregularities in the 2019 general elections in Bolivia, supports the expeditious convening of new democratic elections that are free, fair, and transparent, and urges all Bolivians to repudiate violence and peacefully exercise their rights.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Dec 4, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 4, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6860)
Dec 11, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 17, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.
Jan 8, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S77-79; text: CR S78-79)
Jan 8, 2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S77-79; text: CR S78-79)
  • December 4, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 4, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6860)


  • December 11, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 17, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.


  • January 8, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S77-79; text: CR S78-79)


  • January 8, 2020
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S77-79; text: CR S78-79)
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (7)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
BoliviaCongressional tributesElections, voting, political campaign regulationHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and status