A resolution commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan's democratic institutions.
This Senate resolution (SRES 521) expresses the U.S. Senate's support for Taiwan's democratic institutions and its history of free elections. It commends Taiwan for holding 7 presidential and 9 legislative elections since transitioning to democracy in the late 1980s, including peaceful transfers of power between political parties. The resolution specifically highlights Taiwan's upcoming 2024 elections and reaffirms U.S. commitment to existing policy frameworks like the Taiwan Relations Act. As a symbolic resolution, it has no binding effect but formally recognizes Taiwan's democratic achievements and expresses concern over potential interference in its elections.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Jan 11, 2024
Last action Jan 11, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Jan 11, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S98-101; text: CR S95-96)
upper
Jan 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S98-101; text: CR S95-96)
upper
Jan 11, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 48 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dan Sullivan
RRepublican
Co
Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
Co
Brian Schatz
DDemocratic
Co
Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Chuck Grassley
RRepublican
Co
Cindy Hyde-Smith
RRepublican
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
Cynthia M. Lummis
RRepublican
Co
Deb Fischer
RRepublican
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