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- S.RES.559
S.RES.559: A resolution calling on the President to take immediate steps to help stop the violence in Darfur.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Sept. 7, 2006
- Latest Major Action Sept. 13, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
37 (21 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the government of Sudan's: (1) military offensive in Darfur in violation of the terms of the Darfur Peace Agreement (2006) and the N'Djamena cease-fire accord (2004); and (2) rejection of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1706 (2006). Commends the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) for its monitoring of the N'djamena cease-fire agreement and encourages the African Union (AU) to leave the AMIS force in place until a U.N. peacekeeping...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sept. 7, 2006 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.) |