A resolution recognizing Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado and reaffirming support for democracy in Venezuela.
Sponsored By: Senator Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced
Summary
Support for democracy in Venezuela. This resolution would reaffirm support for Venezuelans' right to choose their leaders and highlight the opposition's claims about the July 2024 presidential election.
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- Venezuelan people: Affirms their aspiration to freely and democratically choose their leaders.
- Maria Corina Machado: Commends Machado for peaceful, determined efforts and congratulates her on winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Political prisoners and allies: Demands the Maduro regime ensure Machado's safety and release her colleagues and other political prisoners from detention.
- Edmundo Gonzalez and the 2024 result: Recognizes Gonzalez as the legitimate winner of the July 2024 presidential election and expects the Maduro regime to accept those results without delay.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
IL • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
FL • R
Sponsored 10/22/2025
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
NH • D
Sponsored 10/22/2025
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 10/22/2025
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 10/22/2025
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
CO • D
Sponsored 10/22/2025
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