This resolution calls on the government of Angola to hold free, fair, and peaceful elections on August 24, 2022. The resolution urges the Angolan government to ensure the credibility of elections. The resolution urges all political parties in Angola to pledge that they will not use violence during or after the election, will respect the outcome of the vote, and will investigate any disputes peacefully, using legal mechanisms. The resolution also urges the people of Angola to exercise their right to vote on election day. Finally, the resolution calls on the U.S. government to hold Angolan officials accountable for any attempts to subvert the electoral process.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3866)
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3866)
International Affairs
A resolution calling on the Government of Angola to hold free, fair, and peaceful elections on August 24, 2022, and for other purposes.
USA117th CongressSRES-736| Senate
| Updated: 8/2/2022
This resolution calls on the government of Angola to hold free, fair, and peaceful elections on August 24, 2022. The resolution urges the Angolan government to ensure the credibility of elections. The resolution urges all political parties in Angola to pledge that they will not use violence during or after the election, will respect the outcome of the vote, and will investigate any disputes peacefully, using legal mechanisms. The resolution also urges the people of Angola to exercise their right to vote on election day. Finally, the resolution calls on the U.S. government to hold Angolan officials accountable for any attempts to subvert the electoral process.