United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 379 (112th)
An original resolution condemning violence by the Government of Syria against the Syrian people.
Introduced
16 February 2012
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Status
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1020, S1020-1021; text as passed Senate: CR S1020-1021)
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Summary
Condemns Syria's use of force against civilians and its violations of the fundamental human rights and dignity of the Syrian people. Expresses solidarity with the people of Syria, who have exhibited courage and determination to rid themselves of a brutal dictatorship. Expresses disappointment with the Russian Federation and China for their veto of the U.N. Security Council resolution condemning Bashar al-Assad and the violence in Syria and urges them to reconsider their votes. Encourages Security Council members to pursue a resolution supporting a political solution to the Syrian crisis. Commends the League of Arab States' efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution in Syria. Regrets that the League's observer mission was not able to monitor the full implementation of the League of Arab States' Action Plan of November 2, 2011, due to the escalating violence in Syria. Urges the international community to review legal processes available to hold Syrian government officials accountable for crimes against humanity and violations of human rights.
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7 official files
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 17 February 2012
Agreed to Senate (PDF)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 17 February 2012
Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 17 February 2012
Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 16 February 2012
Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 16 February 2012
Reported to Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 16 February 2012
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 16 February 2012
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/379
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/sres/379