S.Res. 485 · 114th Congress

A resolution to encourage the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to abide by constitutional provisions regarding the holding of presidential elections in 2016, with the aim of ensuring a peaceful and orderly democratic transition of power.

Stage: Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor: Jeff Flake
Introduced: 2016-06-09
Latest action: 2016-09-13 · Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Subjects

International affairs

International organizations and cooperation

Human rights

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Africa

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Foreign aid and international relief

Rule of law and government transparency

Protest and dissent

Detention of persons

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Sanctions

Democratic Republic of the Congo