A resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
This Senate resolution commemorates Taiwan's 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996 and expresses support for Taiwan's democratic institutions. The bill formally acknowledges Taiwan's democratic milestones, including peaceful transfers of power and the protection of civil liberties, while referencing existing U.S. policy frameworks like the Taiwan Relations Act. It states that the Senate regards Taiwan's democracy as a strategic strength and commits to supporting Taiwan's self-defense and the liberty of its people. The resolution clarifies that it does not authorize the use of military force.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 23, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1545-1546)
upper
Mar 23, 2026
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upper
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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Tammy Duckworth
DDemocratic
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Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Angela D. Alsobrooks
DDemocratic
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Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Jacky Rosen
DDemocratic
Co
James C. Justice
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
John Fetterman
DDemocratic
Co
John R. Curtis
RRepublican
Co
Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
Michael F. Bennet
DDemocratic
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