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.
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.
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What it doesSummary passed senate (Aug 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.
What just happenedAug 5, 2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)
Who’s behind it
- Agreed to SenateAug 5, 2020
- Introduced in SenateJul 27, 2020
- Aug 5, 2020Floor
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)
- Aug 5, 2020Floor17000
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, 2020Discharge
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5228)
Foreign Relations Committee - Aug 5, 2020Committee14500
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5228)
Foreign Relations Committee - Jul 27, 2020IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4508-4509)
Foreign Relations Committee - Jul 27, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
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.