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A resolution denouncing the Maduro regime's fraudulent legislative elections, the absence of acceptable conditions to ensure free, fair, and transparent electoral processes in Venezuela, and the further erosion of Venezuelan democracy.

USA117th CongressSRES-44| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2021
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Rick Scott (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution denounces the Nicolás Maduro regime's most recent legislative elections as fraudulent and illegitimate, does not recognize the legitimacy of the new Venezuelan National Assembly, and joins members of the international community in rejecting the elections. Further, it urges that elections in Venezuela be conducted as soon as possible according to international standards for free, fair, and transparent electoral processes. Additionally, the resolution calls on the Maduro regime to cease its persecution of Venezuala's independent political parties and release all political prisoners, and it calls for Nicolás Maduro and senior members of his regime to be held accountable for their actions.

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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-749
A resolution denouncing the Maduro regime's efforts to hold fraudulent legislative elections, the absence of acceptable conditions to ensure free, fair, and transparent electoral processes in Venezuela, and the further erosion of Venezuelan democracy.
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S580-581)
Mar 24, 2021
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 24, 2021
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Mar 24, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 27.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-749
    A resolution denouncing the Maduro regime's efforts to hold fraudulent legislative elections, the absence of acceptable conditions to ensure free, fair, and transparent electoral processes in Venezuela, and the further erosion of Venezuelan democracy.


  • February 8, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 8, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S580-581)


  • March 24, 2021
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • March 24, 2021
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.


  • March 24, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 27.

International Affairs

Detention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaPolitical parties and affiliationProtest and dissentUnited NationsVenezuelaWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

A resolution denouncing the Maduro regime's fraudulent legislative elections, the absence of acceptable conditions to ensure free, fair, and transparent electoral processes in Venezuela, and the further erosion of Venezuelan democracy.

USA117th CongressSRES-44| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2021
This resolution denounces the Nicolás Maduro regime's most recent legislative elections as fraudulent and illegitimate, does not recognize the legitimacy of the new Venezuelan National Assembly, and joins members of the international community in rejecting the elections. Further, it urges that elections in Venezuela be conducted as soon as possible according to international standards for free, fair, and transparent electoral processes. Additionally, the resolution calls on the Maduro regime to cease its persecution of Venezuala's independent political parties and release all political prisoners, and it calls for Nicolás Maduro and senior members of his regime to be held accountable for their actions.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-749
A resolution denouncing the Maduro regime's efforts to hold fraudulent legislative elections, the absence of acceptable conditions to ensure free, fair, and transparent electoral processes in Venezuela, and the further erosion of Venezuelan democracy.
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 8, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S580-581)
Mar 24, 2021
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 24, 2021
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Mar 24, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 27.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-749
    A resolution denouncing the Maduro regime's efforts to hold fraudulent legislative elections, the absence of acceptable conditions to ensure free, fair, and transparent electoral processes in Venezuela, and the further erosion of Venezuelan democracy.


  • February 8, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 8, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S580-581)


  • March 24, 2021
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • March 24, 2021
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.


  • March 24, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 27.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Rick Scott (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Detention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaPolitical parties and affiliationProtest and dissentUnited NationsVenezuelaWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity