United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 412 (113th)
A resolution reaffirming the strong support of the United States Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region, and for the peaceful diplomatic resolution of outstanding territorial and maritime claims and disputes.
Introduced
7 April 2014
Last action
10 July 2014 · Passed
Status
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4440-4442)
Sponsors
Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Subjects
Defence
Source updated
6 December 2025
Summary
States that the Senate: (1) condemns coercive actions or the use of force to impede freedom of operations in international airspace to alter the status quo or to destabilize the Asia-Pacific region, (2) urges China to refrain from implementing the declared East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone and to refrain from taking similar provocative actions elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region, and (3) commends Japan and the Republic of Korea for their restraint. Sets forth U.S. policy regarding: (1) supporting allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region; (2) opposing claims that impinge on the rights, freedoms, and lawful use of the sea; (3) managing disputes without intimidation or force; (4) supporting development of regional institutions to build cooperation and reinforce the role of international law; and (5) assuring continuity of operations by the United States in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Timeline
7 April 2014
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2198-2199)
Source: IntroReferral
7 April 2014
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
20 May 2014
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 380.
Source: Calendars
20 May 2014
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
20 May 2014
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Source: Committee
10 July 2014
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4436-4442)
Source: Floor
10 July 2014
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4440-4442)
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Agreed to Senate · 10 July 2014 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 20 May 2014 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 7 April 2014 · Download file
Documents
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Agreed to Senate (text)
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Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 10 July 2014
Agreed to Senate (PDF)
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 10 July 2014
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate (PDF)
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 20 May 2014
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 April 2014
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Introduced in Senate (PDF)
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Introduced in Senate
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Sponsors
- Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · R · Cosponsor
- · ssfr00 · Standing
Related records
- related to → Reaffirming the strong support of the United States Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region, and for the peaceful diplomatic resolution of outstanding territorial and maritime claims and disputes.
- amends ← To make a technical correction.
- amends ← To clarify that nothing in the resolution shall be construed as a declaration of war or authorization to use force.
- amends ← To improve the preamble.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/412
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/sres/412
- us · 113-sres-412 · source updated 6 December 2025