A resolution reinforcing the United States-Nigeria relationship and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections in 2023.
SRES 36 is a Senate resolution urging the Nigerian government to conduct free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections in 2023. It specifically calls for full implementation of Nigeria's 2022 Electoral Act, which requires funding the election commission (INEC) independently, ensuring safe voting conditions free from violence or intimidation, and promoting equitable voter access for all citizens. The resolution also encourages Nigerian civil society, political parties, and citizens to support democratic reforms, reduce electoral violence, and increase participation by women and youth, while urging the U.S. government to continue supporting Nigeria's democratic development through funding and diplomatic engagement.
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Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 7, 2023
Last action Feb 7, 2023
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Feb 7, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S269-270)
upper
Feb 7, 2023
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Robert Menendez
DDemocratic
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James E. Risch
RRepublican
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Tim Kaine
DDemocratic
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