[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 166 (Thursday, September 24, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S5876]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 718--REAFFIRMING THE SENATE'S COMMITMENT TO THE 
 ORDERLY AND PEACEFUL TRANSFER OF POWER CALLED FOR IN THE CONSTITUTION 
              OF THE UNITED STATES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

  Mr. MANCHIN (for himself, Mr. Carper, Mr. Schatz, Mrs. Gillibrand, 
and Mr. Coons) submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 718

       Whereas the United States is founded on the principle that 
     our Government derives its power from the consent of the 
     governed and that the people have the right to change their 
     elected leaders through elections;
       Whereas our domestic tranquility, national security, 
     general welfare, and civil liberties depend upon the peaceful 
     and orderly transfer of power; and
       Whereas any disruption occasioned by the transfer of the 
     executive power could produce results detrimental to the 
     safety and well-being of the United States and its people: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) reaffirms its commitment to the orderly and peaceful 
     transfer of power called for in the Constitution of the 
     United States; and
       (2) intends that there should be no disruptions by the 
     President or any person in power to overturn the will of the 
     people of the United States.

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