SRES 511 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution reinforcing the United States-Senegal relationship and urging the Government of Senegal to conduct free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections on February 25, 2024.

SRES 511 is a U.S. Senate resolution urging Senegal's government to hold free, fair, and transparent presidential elections on February 25, 2024. It directs the U.S. Secretary of State to impose consequences like visa restrictions on those undermining elections and asks USAID to support election observation, voter education, and democratic governance. The resolution specifically calls on Senegal to release arbitrarily detained protesters, respect the independent electoral commission, lift internet/social media restrictions during protests, and ensure safe voting conditions. This resolution directly addresses Senegal's government and U.S. agencies, emphasizing democratic norms without altering Senegalese law.
Tags: Elections
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2023
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Introduced Dec 18, 2023 Last action Dec 18, 2023
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Dec 18, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6023)
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Dec 18, 2023
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