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S.RES.65: A resolution supporting efforts to bring an end to violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct transparent, peaceful, and credible elections.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks, particularly the indiscriminate targeting of civilians, especially women and girls, and the use of children as fighters and suicide bombers. Stands with: (1) the people of Nigeria in their right to live free from fear of state or nonstate actors; (2) the people of Cameroon, Chad, and Niger who are increasingly at risk from Boko Haram's violence; and (3) the international community in its efforts to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 24, 2015 |
Voice Vote in the SenateResolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S1082-1083) |
| Feb. 24, 2015 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1081-1083)
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| Feb. 24, 2015 |
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| Feb. 4, 2015 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S782; text of measure as introduced: CR S781-782)
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| Feb. 4, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) |