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- S.J.RES.69
S.J.RES.69: A joint resolution supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 13, 2018
- Latest Major Action Dec. 19, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (2 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - Dec. 13, 2018
- Considered and Passed Senate - Dec. 13, 2018
Bill Summary
This joint resolution expresses the Senate's belief that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. It criticizes Saudi Arabia's cooperation with, and military equipment purchases from, Russia and China as challenges to the country's long-term relationship with the United States. The joint resolution calls for an immediate cease-fire in the civil war in Yemen and for the two...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 19, 2018 |
Held at the desk.
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| Dec. 19, 2018 |
Received in the House.
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| Dec. 17, 2018 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7565-7566; text: CR S7566) |
| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
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| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7565-7566; text: CR S7566) |
| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) |