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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 8, 2021International Affairs
S.Res. 44

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.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Mar 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.

What just happenedMar 24, 2021

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 27.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
5 cosponsors3 D2 R
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  1. Mar 24, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 27.

  2. Mar 24, 2021Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Mar 24, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Mar 24, 2021Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Feb 8, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S580-581)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Feb 8, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateMar 24, 202125

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.

Introduced in SenateFeb 8, 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.

A resolution denouncing the Maduro regime's fraudulent legislative elections, the absence … — Informed