S.Con.Res. 83: A concurrent resolution promoting the establishment of a democracy caucus within the United Nations.

108th Congress · introduced 2003-11-18 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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Where it came from: introduced 2003-11-18 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

A concurrent resolution promoting the establishment of a democracy caucus within the United Nations.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Urges the President to instruct any U.S. representative to a United Nations (UN) body to use the voice and vote of the United States to seek to establish a democracy caucus within the UN. Describes the intended purpose of the caucus as the advancement of the interests of the United States and other nations committed to promoting democratic norms and practices. Lists activities of states that will advance such interests. Limits participation in the caucus to countries that are qualified to participate in the Community of Democracies and have demonstrated a commitment to specified democratic principles and practices. Urges members to hold a ministerial-level meeting at least annually.

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Official text

A concurrent resolution promoting the establishment of a democracy caucus within the United Nations.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · 4 cosponsors

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Words on this page, explained (2)

Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-108sconres83.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/108/sconres>

Record fed-us-cong108-sconres83 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108