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S.Res. 356 (108th)

A resolution condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, urging a full and complete investigation to ensure justice is served, and expressing support for all Americans serving nobly in Iraq.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

10 May 2004

Last action

21 May 2004 · Vote

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 0. Record Vote Number: 86.

Sponsors

Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Allen, George [R-VA], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Chafee, Lincoln [R-RI], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Fitzgerald, Peter [R-IL], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence

Summary

Commends all Americans serving nobly abroad. Condemns the despicable acts at Abu Ghraib prison and joins with the President in expressing apology for the humiliation suffered by the prisoners in Iraq and their families. Urges: (1) the Government of the United States to take appropriate measures to ensure that such acts do not occur in the future; and (2) that all individuals responsible for such acts be held accountable. Expresses the belief that the appropriate Senate committees and the President should conduct a full investigation of the abuses alleged to have occurred at Abu Ghraib.

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Timeline

  1. 10 May 2004

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  2. 10 May 2004

    Introduced

    Submitted in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 May 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 May 2004

    Vote

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 0. Record Vote Number: 86.

    Source: Floor

  5. 21 May 2004

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 0. Record Vote Number: 86.

    Source: Floor

Votes

10 May 2004 · Resolution Agreed to · On the Resolution S.Res. 356 · Resolution Agreed to · Official source

Yes 92 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

    summary · EN · 21 May 2004

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 10 May 2004

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