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S.RES.211: A resolution condemning the violence and persecution in Chechnya.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 29, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 30, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (32 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 13 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Agreed to Senate - Oct. 30, 2017
- Reported to Senate - Oct. 16, 2017
- Introduced in Senate - June 29, 2017
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on October 16, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the violence and persecution in Chechnya. Calls on: Chechen officials to cease the abduction, detention, and torture of individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation and hold accountable those involved in perpetrating such abuses; the government of the Russian Federation to protect the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 30, 2017 |
Voice Vote in the SenateResolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6878; text as passed Senate: CR S6878) |
| Oct. 30, 2017 |
Voice Vote in the SenateResolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6878; text: CR S6878) |
| Oct. 16, 2017 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243.
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| Oct. 16, 2017 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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| Oct. 5, 2017 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3863)
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| June 29, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.) |