Senate Simple Resolution 44
117th Congress(2021-2022)
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.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 8, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
44
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
03/24/2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 27.
03/24/2021
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
03/24/2021
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
02/08/2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S580-581)
02/08/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:29 PM