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S.RES.253: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Libya should apologize for the welcome home ceremony held to celebrate the release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Sept. 8, 2009
- Latest Major Action Sept. 23, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (10 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Condemns: (1) the August 2009 release from prison in Scotland of Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, the lone person convicted in connection with the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am flight over Lockerbie, Scotland, that killed 270 people, including 189 Americans; and (2) the lavish welcome home ceremony held in Libya to celebrate Mr. al-Megrahi's release. Calls on the government of Libya to apologize for the public celebration of Mr. al-Megrahi's release.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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 by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sept. 8, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |