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A resolution calling for a free, fair, and transparent presidential election in Belarus taking place on August 9, 2020, including the unimpeded participation of all presidential candidates.

USA116th CongressSRES-658| Senate 
| Updated: 8/5/2020
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution condemns antidemocratic practices with regard to the 2020 presidential election in Belarus, including the politically motivated arrest of opposition candidates and peaceful protestors. The resolution expresses solidarity with the people of Belarus and calls on Belarus to hold free and fair presidential elections.

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Jul 27, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4508-4509)
Aug 5, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)
Aug 5, 2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)
Aug 5, 2020
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5228)
Aug 5, 2020
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5228)
  • July 27, 2020
    Introduced in Senate
  • July 27, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4508-4509)
  • August 5, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)
  • August 5, 2020
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)
  • August 5, 2020
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5228)
  • August 5, 2020
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5228)

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BelarusDetention of personsElections, voting, political campaign regulationEuropeHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationNews media and reportingPolitical parties and affiliationProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparency

A resolution calling for a free, fair, and transparent presidential election in Belarus taking place on August 9, 2020, including the unimpeded participation of all presidential candidates.

USA116th CongressSRES-658| Senate 
| Updated: 8/5/2020
This resolution condemns antidemocratic practices with regard to the 2020 presidential election in Belarus, including the politically motivated arrest of opposition candidates and peaceful protestors. The resolution expresses solidarity with the people of Belarus and calls on Belarus to hold free and fair presidential elections.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 27, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4508-4509)
Aug 5, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)
Aug 5, 2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)
Aug 5, 2020
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5228)
Aug 5, 2020
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5228)
  • July 27, 2020
    Introduced in Senate
  • July 27, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4508-4509)
  • August 5, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)
  • August 5, 2020
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)
  • August 5, 2020
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5228)
  • August 5, 2020
    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5228)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
BelarusDetention of personsElections, voting, political campaign regulationEuropeHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationNews media and reportingPolitical parties and affiliationProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparency