Congress 117 - SRES 456 - A resolution expressing support for a free, fair, and peaceful December 4, 2021, election in The Gambia.

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This resolution congratulates the Gambian people on the successful 2016 and 2021 presidential elections and the April 2022 legislative election.

The resolution supports the work and recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission of The Gambia to bring accountability, healing, and reconciliation to that nation.

The resolution also calls on the government of The Gambia to follow through with appropriate actions with regards to justice, accountability, and reparations for victims.

Finally, the resolution expresses the support of the American people in The Gambia's democratic path forward.

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May 11, 2022

The committee amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
May 11, 2022

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2462)
May 11, 2022

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
May 11, 2022

The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
May 11, 2022

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2460-2462)
Apr 6, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 339.
Apr 6, 2022

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Mar 23, 2022

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 18, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8454)
Nov 18, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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