Senate Simple Resolution 749
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution denouncing the Maduro regime's efforts to hold 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.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 20, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
749
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution denounces efforts by the Nicolás Maduro regime to hold fraudulent legislative elections and joins members of the international community in rejecting the regime's efforts to carry out those 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.
October 20, 2020
10/20/2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6332-6333)
10/20/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:20 PM