S.RES.217: A resolution calling for a peaceful and multilateral resolution to maritime territorial disputes in Southeast Asia.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced June 27, 2011
  • Latest Major Action June 27, 2011

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

3 (1 Democrat, 1 Independent, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

Reaffirms the strong support of the United States for the peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Deplores the use of force by China's naval and maritime security vessels in the South China Sea Calls on all parties to the territorial dispute to refrain from threatening force or using force to assert territorial claims. Supports the continuation of operations by the U.S. Armed Forces in support of freedom of...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
June 27, 2011

Introduced in the Senate by Jim Webb (D-Va.)

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