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.
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Latest Action · March 23, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1545-1546)
This Senate resolution commends Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election, held on March 23, 1996, and expresses support for the island's democratic institutions and practices. The resolution highlights Taiwan's transition to democracy since the late 1980s, its eight successful presidential elections, and its demonstrated commitment to freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and religion, while noting that Taiwan has maintained these democratic values despite military, economic, and political pressure from China. The resolution affirms that the Senate views Taiwan's democracy as a strategic asset for regional stability and peace in the Indo-Pacific, and reaffirms U.S. policy toward Taiwan as established by the Taiwan Relations Act and other longstanding agreements. The resolution does not authorize military force or require any funding, but rather serves as a symbolic statement of congressional support for Taiwan's democratic system and U.S.-Taiwan partnership. The resolution was introduced by a bipartisan group of senators in March 2026.
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