Bills About International Affairs Sponsored by Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

Sen. McConnell sponsored 36 bills about international affairs in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Oct. 22, 2019	S.J.RES.59	A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the precipitous withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Syria and Afghanistan, and Turkey's unprovoked incursion into Syria.	23	All Republicans	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 259.
Jan. 4, 2019	S.28	A bill to reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015, and for other purposes.	0		Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
May 24, 2017	S.RES.176	A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.	45	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 0. Record Vote Number: 138. (consideration: CR S3235-3238)
July 7, 2016	S.RES.523	A resolution relating to the death of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, powerful advocate for peace and human rights, and award-winning author.	99	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4922-4923; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)
Jan. 20, 2016	S.J.RES.29	A joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and its associated forces.	5	All Republicans	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.
Nov. 16, 2015	S.RES.313	A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris and offering thoughts and prayers for the victims, condolences to their families, resolve to support the people of France, and the pledge to defend democracy and stand in solidarity with the country of France and all our allies in the face of this horrific attack on freedom and liberty.	99	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7970; text as passed Senate: CR S7970)
March 3, 2015	S.625	A bill to provide for congressional review and oversight of agreements relating to Iran's nuclear program, and for other purposes.	0		Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (consideration: CR S1323)
March 27, 2014	S.2183	A bill entitled "United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions".	0		Became Public Law No: 113-96.
April 16, 2013	S.RES.98	A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and example of British Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher.	1	All Republicans	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2670; text as passed Senate: CR S2687-2688)
June 9, 2009	S.J.RES.17	A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.	65	Bipartisan	By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 111-63.
June 22, 2007	S.RES.250	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the military junta in Burma for its continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.	9	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8311; text as passed Senate: CR S8311; text of measure as introduced: CR S8305)
March 6, 2006	S.2370	A bill to promote the development of democratic institutions in areas under the administrative control of the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes.	90	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 109-446.
May 26, 2006	S.J.RES.38	A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.	52	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 18, 2006	S.RES.484	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the military junta in Burma for its recent campaign of terror against ethnic minorities and calling on the United Nations Security Council to adopt immediately a binding non-punitive resolution on Burma.	11	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4816-4817; text as passed Senate: CR S4816-4817; text of measure as introduced: CR S4808)
June 16, 2005	S.RES.174	A resolution recognizing Burmese democracy activist and Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi as a symbol of the struggle for freedom in Burma.	5	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6779-6780; text as passed Senate: CR S6780; text of measure as introduced: CR S6768)
Nov. 19, 2004	S.3016	A bill to promote freedom, economic growth, and security in Asia, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11644-11646)
Sept. 16, 2004	S.2812	An original bill making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	See also H.R. 4818.
Sept. 21, 2004	S.RES.431	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United Nations Security Council should immediately consider and take appropriate actions to respond to the growing threats posed by conditions in Burma under the illegitimate rule of the State Peace and Development Council.	10	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9538)
June 7, 2004	S.J.RES.39	A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.	53	Bipartisan	Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 582.
June 4, 2003	S.1182	A bill to sanction the ruling Burmese military junta, to strengthen Burma's democratic forces and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as the legitimate representative of the Burmese people, and for other purposes.	34	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4822-4824)
April 29, 2004	S.J.RES.36	A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.	53	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4707)
July 17, 2003	S.1426	An original bill making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 215.
June 26, 2003	S.1365	A bill to provide increased foreign assistance for Cambodia under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 9, 2003	S.1215	A bill to sanction the ruling Burmese military junta, to strengthen Burma's democratic forces and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as the legitimate representative of the Burmese people, and for other purposes.	61	Bipartisan	Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 1. Record Vote Number: 220. (text: CR S7700-7702)
April 18, 2002	S.2194	A bill to hold accountable the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes.	37	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sept. 6, 2001	S.1409	A bill to impose sanctions against the PLO or the Palestinian Authority if the President determines that those entities have failed to substantially comply with commitments made to the State of Israel.	40	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 29, 2001	S.RES.122	A resolution relating to the transfer of Slobodan Milosevic to the International Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia, and for other purposes.	1	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2001	S.RES.115	Resolution encouraging a lasting cease-fire in Macedonia, commending the parties for seeking a political solution, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 17, 2001	S.CON.RES.38	A concurrent resolution recognizing the founding of the Alliance for Reform and Democracy in Asia, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
July 21, 1998	S.2334	An original bill making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 482.
July 9, 1998	S.2282	A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act, and for other purposes.	22	Bipartisan	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
June 24, 1997	S.955	An original bill making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 24, 1996	S.2106	A bill to amend the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to prohibit the placement of members of the United States Armed Forces under the command, direction, or control of the United Nations, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec. 29, 1995	S.1511	A bill to impose sanctions on Burma.	3	Bipartisan	Committee on Banking. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 104-603.
July 28, 1995	S.1092	A bill to impose sanctions against Burma, and countries assisting Burma, unless Burma observes basic human rights and permits political freedoms.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb. 15, 1995	S.422	A bill to authorize the appropriations for international economic and security assistance.	2	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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