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S.Res. 155 (110th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on efforts to control violence and strengthen the rule of law in Guatemala.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 April 2007

Last action

1 May 2007 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5432)

Sponsors

Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

14 January 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala is an innovative mechanism to support local efforts to confront the problem posed by illegal armed groups and clandestine security organizations in Guatemala and their infiltration into state institutions. Encourages the Guatemalan Congress to enact legislation to implement the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala and other pending legislation needed to fulfill the 1996 peace agreement. Calls on the government of Guatemala and all sectors of society in Guatemala to support the investigation and prosecution of illegal armed groups and clandestine security organizations. Reiterates the Senate's commitment to support the government of Guatemala in its efforts to strengthen the rule of law.

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Timeline

  1. 18 April 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4699)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 April 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 2007

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5432)

    Source: Floor

  4. 1 May 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5432)

    Source: Floor

  5. 1 May 2007

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5432)

    Source: Discharge

  6. 1 May 2007

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5432)

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 1 May 2007

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 1 May 2007

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

    summary · EN · 1 May 2007

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 18 April 2007

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  • Introduced in Senate (PDF)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 18 April 2007

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