House Concurrent Resolution 101
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing support for democratic elections in the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 8, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Concurrent Resolution
Concurrent Resolution
A form of legislative measure used for the regulation of business within both chambers of Congress, not for proposing changes in law. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res. Joint resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
101
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution commends Guyana for holding peaceful, multiparty general and regional elections and supports the current recount of all ballots cast. It also calls on (1) all parties to respect the outcome, and (2) the citizens of Guyana to respect the rule of law and human rights as the recount proceeds.
June 8, 2020
06/26/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade.
06/08/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
06/08/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:20:34 PM