A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to fulfill its agreement to hold credible elections, comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms, and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power by taking concrete and measurable steps towards holding elections not later than December 2018 as outlined in the existing election calendar, and allowing for freedom of expression and association.

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1. 2018-01-30

   Introduced in Senate

2. 2018-01-30

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S584)

3. 2018-05-22

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

4. 2018-05-24

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

5. 2018-05-24

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

6. 2018-05-24

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 436.

7. 2018-07-16

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4967-4968; text: CR S4968)

8. 2018-07-16

   Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4967-4968; text: CR S4968)