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Bill117th CongressFiled Nov 18, 2021International Affairs
S.Res. 456

A resolution expressing support for a free, fair, and peaceful December 4, 2021, election in The Gambia.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (May 11, 2022)

This resolution congratulates the Gambian people on the successful 2016 and 2021 presidential elections and the April 2022 legislative election.

The resolution supports the work and recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission of The Gambia to bring accountability, healing, and reconciliation to that nation.

The resolution also calls on the government of The Gambia to follow through with appropriate actions with regards to justice, accountability, and reparations for victims.

Finally, the resolution expresses the support of the American people in The Gambia's democratic path forward.

What just happenedMay 11, 2022

The committee amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
7 cosponsors3 D4 R
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  1. May 11, 2022Floor

    The committee amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  2. May 11, 2022Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2462)

  3. May 11, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.

  4. May 11, 2022Floor

    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  5. May 11, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2460-2462)

  6. Apr 6, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 339.

  7. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Apr 6, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  9. Mar 23, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  10. Nov 18, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8454)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  11. Nov 18, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateMay 11, 202255

This resolution congratulates the Gambian people on the successful 2016 and 2021 presidential elections and the April 2022 legislative election.

The resolution supports the work and recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission of The Gambia to bring accountability, healing, and reconciliation to that nation.

The resolution also calls on the government of The Gambia to follow through with appropriate actions with regards to justice, accountability, and reparations for victims.

Finally, the resolution expresses the support of the American people in The Gambia's democratic path forward.

Reported to SenateApr 6, 202225

This resolution congratulates the Gambian people on the successful 2016 and 2021 presidential elections.

The resolution supports the work and recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission of The Gambia to bring accountability, healing, and reconciliation to that nation.

The resolution also calls on all parties and voters to again peacefully participate in the upcoming April legislative election and to peacefully follow all legal processes with regards to the results.

Finally, the resolution expresses the support of the American people in The Gambia's democratic path forward.

Introduced in SenateNov 18, 2021

This resolution congratulates the Gambian people on the successful 2016 presidential election.

The resolution also supports the courageous and necessary work of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission of The Gambia to bring accountability, healing, and reconciliation to that nation.

Finally, the resolution calls on all parties and presidential candidates to participate in a free, fair, credible, and peaceful December 4, 2021, presidential election in The Gambia.

A resolution expressing support for a free, fair, and peaceful December 4, 2021, election … — Informed