S.Res. 658 — A resolution calling for a free, fair, and transparent presidential election in Belarus taking place on August 9, 2020, including the unimpeded participation of all presidential candidates.

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This resolution condemns antidemocratic practices with regard to the 2020 presidential election in Belarus, including the politically motivated arrest of opposition candidates and peaceful protestors. The resolution expresses solidarity with the people of Belarus and calls on Belarus to hold free and fair presidential elections.

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2020-07-27
Introduced in Senate
2020-07-27
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4508-4509)
2020-08-05
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5228)
2020-08-05
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5228)
2020-08-05
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)
2020-08-05
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 07/27/2020 CR S4508-4509)

A resolution calling for a free, fair, and transparent presidential election in Belarus taking place on August 9, 2020, including the unimpeded participation of all presidential candidates.

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