S.Res. 188 · 116th Congress
A resolution encouraging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in…
Full title
A resolution encouraging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in the Republic of the Sudan, and for other purposes.
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30 cosponsors · 19 D, 11 R
19 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced May 2, 2019
- Senate Passed Jul 9, 2019
This resolution expresses support for democratization in Sudan and emphasizes that, until Sudan transitions to a civilian-led government, it will remain on the State Sponsors of Terrorism List and sanctions against the country will continue. The resolution also urges Sudan to pursue accountability for human rights abuses and release all political prisoners.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Jul 9, 2019
This resolution expresses support for democratization in Sudan and emphasizes that, until Sudan transitions to a civilian-led government, it will remain on the State Sponsors of Terrorism List and sanctions against the country will continue. The resolution also urges Sudan to pursue accountability for human rights abuses and release all political prisoners.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution encouraging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in the Republic of the Sudan, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Jul 9, 2019): The committee amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 2, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced May 2, 2019
- Senate Passed Jul 9, 2019
No recorded floor vote found.