A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
SRES 616 is a Senate resolution requesting the State Department to provide detailed information about Honduras's human rights practices under former President Juan Orlando Hernández. The resolution requires the Secretary of State to submit a report within 30 days to congressional committees, specifically detailing alleged government corruption tied to drug cartels (including Sinaloa Cartel connections), torture, illegal detention, and efforts to undermine police reforms. It also mandates assessments of whether U.S. security aid might have supported drug trafficking activities and steps taken to hold Honduran officials accountable. This resolution directly affects the State Department (as the recipient of the request) and indirectly influences U.S. foreign aid decisions related to Honduras. It does not change policy but seeks information to inform potential congressional actions.
Bill status
in committee
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Jun 17, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 17, 2026
How they voted
44–50
Failed · 6 other
Total votes 100
Jun 17, 2026
D
Democratic45
88% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
R
Republican53
94% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 17, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: Motion to Discharge Rejected (44-50-6)
senate
Jun 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961).
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
Co
Peter Welch
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Kaine
DDemocratic
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