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S.Res. 718 (116th)

A resolution reaffirming the Senate's commitment to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for in the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 September 2020

Last action

24 September 2020 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5855; text: CR S5876)

Sponsors

Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

6 December 2025

Rule of law

Summary

This resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for in the Constitution and expresses the Senate's intention that there be no disruptions by the President or any person in power to overturn the will of the people.

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Timeline

  1. 24 September 2020

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5855; text: CR S5876)

    Source: Floor

  2. 24 September 2020

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5855; text: CR S5876)

    Source: Floor

  3. 24 September 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

Documents

3 official files

Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 24 September 2020

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 24 September 2020

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  • Introduced in Senate

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Sources

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