A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria.

Summary

Condemns Russia for: (1) supporting the Assad regime in Syria, and (2) opposing U.N. Security Council resolutions regarding Syria. Concludes that Russia's actions: (1) have enabled the Assad regime to maintain power and perpetrate mass atrocities, and (2) undermine U.S. national security interests as well as the stability of the Middle East. Urges Russia to: (1) end all weapons transfers to the Assad regime; (2) support international sanctions against Syria; and (3) support a peaceful transition of leadership in Syria, starting with the early departure of Bashar al-Assad.

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Timeline

1. 14 June 2012

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4207)

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2. 14 June 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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• Introduced in Senate · 14 June 2012 · Official file

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Sponsors

• John Cornyn · R · Sponsor
• Richard Durbin · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH] · R · Sponsor
• Kirsten Gillibrand · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• James Risch · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Roberts, Pat [R-KS-1] · R · Cosponsor
• John Barrasso · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
• John Boozman · R · Cosponsor
• Chuck Grassley · R · Cosponsor
• Susan Collins · R · Cosponsor
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