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Version 25 · Reported to Senate · Sep 26, 2019
This resolution commends the people of Tunisia for their commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and free elections, and encourages Tunisia's political leaders to work together to accelerate economic reforms and anti-corruption measures. It also calls on the government to fully implement the Tunisian Constitution of 2014, which includes protections for civil liberties and the establishment of the Constitutional Court.
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Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D–NJ
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6256; text: 6/5/2019 CR S3264)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6256; text: 6/5/2019 CR S3264)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 234.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
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