S.Res. 188: A resolution encouraging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in the Republic of the Sudan, and for other purposes.

116th Congress · introduced 2019-05-02 · International Affairs · Latest: The committee amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

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Where it came from: introduced 2019-05-02 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

A resolution encouraging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in the Republic of the Sudan, and for other purposes.

Plain summary

This resolution expresses support for democratization in Sudan and emphasizes that, until Sudan transitions to a civilian-led government, it will remain on the State Sponsors of Terrorism List and sanctions against the country will continue. The resolution also urges Sudan to pursue accountability for human rights abuses and release all political prisoners.

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Official text

A resolution encouraging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in the Republic of the Sudan, and for other purposes.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate)

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Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · 30 cosponsors

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Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), James E. Risch (R-ID), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), John Boozman (R-AR), Todd Young (R-IN), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Gary C. Peters (D-MI), Tina Smith (D-MN), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Cory A. Booker (D-NJ), Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Edward J. Markey (D-MA)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] reported raising $12.4 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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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)
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-116sres188.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/116/sres>

Record fed-us-cong116-sres188 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong116 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong116