A resolution calling for a free, fair, and transparent presidential election in Belarus taking place on August 9, 2020, including the unimpeded participation of all presidential candidates.

Summary

This resolution condemns antidemocratic practices with regard to the 2020 presidential election in Belarus, including the politically motivated arrest of opposition candidates and peaceful protestors. The resolution expresses solidarity with the people of Belarus and calls on Belarus to hold free and fair presidential elections.

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Timeline

1. 27 July 2020

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4508-4509)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 July 2020

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 August 2020

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)

   Source: Floor

4. 5 August 2020

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)

   Source: Floor

5. 5 August 2020

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5228)

   Source: Discharge

6. 5 August 2020

   Committee

   Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5228)

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 5 August 2020 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 27 July 2020 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 5 August 2020

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 5 August 2020

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• Passed Senate

  summary · EN · 5 August 2020

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 July 2020

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 July 2020

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 27 July 2020

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Sponsors

• Richard Durbin · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Jeanne Shaheen · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Cosponsor
• Edward Markey · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
• Todd Young · R · Cosponsor
• Christopher Murphy · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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