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S.RES.213: A resolution expressing support for the free and peaceful exercise of representative democracy in Venezuela, condemning violence and intimidation against the country's political opposition, and calling for dialogue between all political actors in the coun
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2013
- Latest Major Action Oct. 4, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (4 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Supports the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of the free exercise of representative democracy as guaranteed by the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Deplores the undemocratic denial of the legitimate rights of opposition parliamentarians in Venezuela, the violence perpetrated against opposition legislators inside chambers of the National Assembly, and the growing efforts to use politically-motivated criminal charges...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 4, 2013 |
Passed the SenateResolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7213-7214; text as passed Senate: CR S7213) |
| Sept. 30, 2013 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 201.
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| Sept. 30, 2013 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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| Sept. 30, 2013 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6236)
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) |