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S.RES.236

S.RES.236: A resolution reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms.

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About This Bill

Introduced June 5, 2019
Latest Major Action Oct. 29, 2019

Bill Sponsor

Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Agreed to Senate - Oct. 29, 2019
Reported to Senate - Sept. 26, 2019
Introduced in Senate - June 5, 2019

Bill Summary

This resolution commends the people of Tunisia for their commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and free elections, and encourages Tunisia's political leaders to work together to accelerate economic reforms and anti-corruption measures. It also calls on the government to fully implement the Tunisian Constitution of 2014, which includes protections for civil liberties and the establishment of the Constitutional Court.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 2 statements associated with S.RES.236.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Oct. 29, 2019	Voice Vote in the Senate Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6256; text: 6/5/2019 CR S3264)
Oct. 29, 2019	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Sept. 26, 2019	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 234.
Sept. 26, 2019	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Sept. 25, 2019	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
June 5, 2019	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 5, 2019	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3264)
June 5, 2019	Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

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