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S.Res. 485 (114th)

A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power in 2016.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

9 June 2016

Last action

13 September 2016 · Reported

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (considered: CR S5677-5678; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5677-5678)

Sponsors

Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

14 January 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Urges: (1) the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and all other relevant parties to engage in a credible, independently monitored, and technical dialogue to reach consensus on a way forward on establishing a detailed electoral calendar and organizing elections; and (2) such government to respect the constitution of the DRC and ensure a free, open, peaceful, and democratic transition of power. Expresses solidarity with the people of the DRC to choose their own government in an atmosphere free of violence, threats, and intimidation. Calls for the release of Fred Bauma and Yves Makwambala. Commits to maintain vigilance and scrutiny of the electoral process in the DRC. Pledges to examine continuously the use of all appropriate means to ensure the objectives of this resolution, including the imposition of targeted sanctions on individuals or entities responsible for violence and human rights violations and for undermining democratic processes in the DRC.

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Timeline

  1. 9 June 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 June 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 July 2016

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 574.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 14 July 2016

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 July 2016

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 September 2016

    Reported

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (considered: CR S5677-5678; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5677-5678)

    Source: Floor

  7. 13 September 2016

    Reported

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(considered: CR S5677-5678; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5677-5678)

    Source: Floor

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Versions

Documents

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

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  • Passed Senate amended

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

    Reported to Senate · EN · 14 July 2016

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 June 2016

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