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SRES 486 118th Congress Senate International Affairs

A resolution commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.

Introduced: December 5, 2023 Introduced by: Scott, Rick Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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It was not agreed to before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5762)
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This resolution commends Maria Corina Machado as the official presidential opposition candidate in Venezuela.

The resolution also (1) condemns efforts by the regime to prevent Maria Corina Machado from participating in Venezuela's 2024 presidential election, (2) rejects the regime’s efforts to carry out fraudulent presidential elections, (3) demands the regime permit reputable election observers to observe the election, and (4) urges the President to strengthen and reimpose sanctions because certain negotiated conditions have not been met.

What's happening now December 5, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5762)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 911 Identical bill Commending María Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 486: A resolution commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-486/
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"S. Res. 486: A resolution commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-486/.
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S. Res. 486, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-486/.
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