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S.Res. 453 (113th)

A resolution condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

21 May 2014

Last action

3 June 2014 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3384)

Sponsors

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]

Subjects

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2 July 2025

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Summary

Condemns the charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and calls for the release of her and her son. Encourages U.S. efforts to support religious freedom in Sudan, including by requiring before normalizing relations or lifting sanctions that Sudan abide by international standards of religious freedom. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to end religious discrimination and to pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of all individuals. Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue their support for initiatives worldwide that support religious freedom.

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Timeline

  1. 21 May 2014

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3241-3242)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 May 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 June 2014

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3384)

    Source: Floor

  4. 3 June 2014

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3384)

    Source: Floor

  5. 3 June 2014

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 3 June 2014

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 3 June 2014

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 3 June 2014

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 21 May 2014

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