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- S.RES.198
S.RES.198: A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 16, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (10 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Agreed to Senate - July 16, 2019
- Reported to Senate - July 9, 2019
- Introduced in Senate - May 9, 2019
Bill Summary
This resolution censures Brunei's criminal laws with respect to sexual orientation and adultery, and supports the withdrawal and denial of United States visas for Brunei officials responsible for the implementation of such laws until they are repealed.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 16, 2019 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4870; text: CR S4870)
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| July 16, 2019 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| July 9, 2019 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.
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| July 9, 2019 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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| June 25, 2019 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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| May 9, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| May 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |