House Simple Resolution 1170
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Urging the Government of Nigeria and Nigeria's political parties to ensure electoral accountability and work toward holding credible, peaceful, and transparent elections in February 2019.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 6, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1170
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution expresses support for peace and democracy in Nigeria, and calls on Nigeria's government and political parties to take all actions to ensure that elections are credible, transparent, and peaceful in order to support the will of the people.
December 6, 2018
12/06/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
12/06/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:44 PM