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S.Res. 175 (112th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to ongoing violations of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia and the importance of a peaceful and just resolution to the conflict within Georgia's internationally recognized borders.

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Introduced

10 May 2011

Last action

29 July 2011 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5049; text as passed Senate: CR S5049)

Sponsors

Jeanne Shaheen, Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Rep. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ-4], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT], Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], James Risch, Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], John Barrasso, Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Christopher Coons

Subjects

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Affirms that it is U.S. policy to support the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Georgia and to recognize the areas of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as regions of Georgia occupied by the Russian Federation. Calls upon the government of Russia to fulfill the 2008 ceasefire agreements between Georgia and Russia. Urges the government of Russia and the authorities in control in the regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia to allow for the return of internally-displaced persons and international missions to Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Supports constructive engagement and confidence-building measures between the government of Georgia and the authorities in control in South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Affirms that finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict is a U.S. priority in the Caucasus region and that regional stability can only be achieved through peaceful means and long-term diplomatic and political dialogue.

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Timeline

  1. 10 May 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2847-2848)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 May 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 July 2011

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 27 July 2011

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 27 July 2011

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 July 2011

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 29 July 2011

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5049; text as passed Senate: CR S5049)

    Source: Floor

  8. 29 July 2011

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5049; text as passed Senate: CR S5049)

    Source: Floor

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Documents

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