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S.Res. 386 (115th)

A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fulfill its agreement to hold credible elections, comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms, and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power by taking concrete and measurable steps towards holding elections not later than December 2018 as outlined in the existing election calendar, and allowing for freedom of expression and association.

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Introduced

30 January 2018

Last action

16 July 2018 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4967-4968; text: CR S4968)

Sponsors

Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

14 January 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Expresses concern that: (1) the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) failed to hold elections in 2016 or 2017; and (2) the growing security, humanitarian, and human rights crisis in the DRC is exacerbated by the lack of a duly elected leadership. Recognizes that impunity and lack of effective rule of law undermine democracy and that the arrest and detention of civil society activists and the harassment of political opponents close political space and repress peaceful dissent. Calls on: (1) such government to complete specified concrete steps towards holding elections by December 23, 2018; and (2) the opposition to take all steps possible within the DRC to support and promote immediate free, fair, and inclusive elections. Urges the President of the United States, in close coordination with regional and international partners, to: (1) provide appropriate electoral assistance to support the organization of credible elections as soon as possible, and (2) use appropriate means to deter further electoral calendar slippage and abuses against the Congolese people.

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Timeline

  1. 30 January 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S584)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 January 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 May 2018

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 24 May 2018

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 436.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 24 May 2018

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 May 2018

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 July 2018

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4967-4968; text: CR S4968)

    Source: Floor

  8. 16 July 2018

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4967-4968; text: CR S4968)

    Source: Floor

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Versions

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 16 July 2018

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 16 July 2018

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 16 July 2018

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 30 January 2018

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