SRES 188
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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.
Everywhere this bill has been
10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (Senate)
Jul 9, 2019
The committee amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 9, 2019
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4736-4739; text: CR S4738-4739)
Jul 9, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4736-4739; text: CR S4738-4739)
Jul 9, 2019
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 9, 2019
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Jun 3, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 106.
Jun 3, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
May 22, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
May 2, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2622)
May 2, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Amendments to this bill
2
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Plain-English summary
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's happening now
The committee amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Bill text
3 versions
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Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
23
D
Markey, Edward J.
R
Crapo, Mike
D
Warner, Mark R.
D
Wyden, Ron
D
Kaine, Tim
D
Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
D
Booker, Cory A.
D
Baldwin, Tammy
D
Warren, Elizabeth
D
Blumenthal, Richard
R
Boozman, John
D
Coons, Christopher A.
R
Cramer, Kevin
D
Durbin, Richard J.
R
Graham, Lindsey
R
Hawley, Josh
D
Klobuchar, Amy
D
Merkley, Jeff
D
Peters, Gary C.
R
Risch, James E.
D
Smith, Tina
D
Van Hollen, Chris
R
Young, Todd
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 188: 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.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SRES-188/
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