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S.Res. 470 (110th)

A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Sudan to devote ample political commitment and material resources towards the achievement and implementation of a negotiated resolution to the national and regional conflicts in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Darfur, Sudan.

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Introduced

4 March 2008

Last action

14 April 2008 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2982-2983)

Sponsors

Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11], Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]

Subjects

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Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Expresses the concern and compassion of the citizens of the United States for the citizens of Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic who have been gravely affected by interrelated violence and instability in these countries. Calls upon all parties to these conflicts to cease hostilities and uphold basic human rights. Encourages the U.S. government and the international community to support the multilateral peacekeeping missions in Darfur, eastern Chad, and the northern Central African Republic, along with assistance to meet the continuing humanitarian and security needs in these areas.

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Timeline

  1. 4 March 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1530)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 March 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 April 2008

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2982-2983)

    Source: Floor

  4. 14 April 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2982-2983)

    Source: Floor

  5. 14 April 2008

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2982-2983)

    Source: Discharge

  6. 14 April 2008

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2982-2983)

    Source: Committee

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