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Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)

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.

S.Res. 657 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 6 Republican cosponsors · See all 14 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1545-1546)

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election held in 1996. It commends Taiwan for building and sustaining a robust democratic system and a history of free and fair elections. The Senate expresses support for the preservation of Taiwan's democratic institutions and the liberty of its people. It also notes that Taiwan's democracy contributes to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Finally, the resolution reaffirms United States policy toward Taiwan as established by the Taiwan Relations Act, the Three Communiques, and the Six Assurances.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?

    The resolution highlights the importance of codified freedoms of speech and press in Taiwan's democratic system.

  • Scored +5

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The resolution reaffirms the strength of United States-Taiwan relations and shared commitment to democratic values.

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?

    The resolution commends Taiwan for codifying and practicing the freedom of speech.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.