S.RES.316: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Tunisia's peaceful Jasmine Revolution.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced Nov. 8, 2011
  • Latest Major Action Dec. 1, 2011

Bill Cosponsors

3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Congratulates: (1) the people of Tunisia for holding the first multi-party democratic elections since the outbreak of popular revolutions throughout the Middle East and North Africa; and (2) all newly-elected members, and their parties, of the National Democratic Constituent Assembly. Commends the Tunisian electoral commission for conducting a free and transparent election. Affirms the U.S. national interest in Tunisia's democratic transition...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.
Nov. 8, 2011

Introduced in the Senate by Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

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