Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 548
A resolution denouncing the horrors of authoritarianism.
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Introduced 2025-12-17Topic: governance ethics · elections democracy · civil rightsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution states that the Senate denounces authoritarianism in all its forms. It also states that the Senate opposes putting authoritarian policies into effect in the United States. The resolution's findings cite examples of governments in Venezuela, Turkey, and Russia, refer to the separation of powers and the First Amendment in the U.S. Constitution, and quote James Madison. As a resolution, it expresses the Senate's position and does not create new laws or spending.
Sponsors
- Jeff Merkley Democrat sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-12-17 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |