A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas.

Summary

Honors the life, bravery, and leadership of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, and offers condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. Calls on the United States to continue policies that promote religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in Cuba. Calls on the government of Cuba to: (1) allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas; and (2) provide its citizens with internationally accepted standards for civil and human rights and the opportunity to vote in free and fair elections.

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Timeline

1. 24 July 2012

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5307)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 July 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 31 July 2012

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5802-5803)

   Source: Floor

4. 31 July 2012

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Discharge

5. 31 July 2012

   Committee

   Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Committee

6. 31 July 2012

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5802-5803)

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 31 July 2012 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 24 July 2012 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 31 July 2012

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 31 July 2012

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 31 July 2012

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 July 2012

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 July 2012

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 July 2012

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Sponsors

• Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · ID · Cosponsor
• Richard Durbin · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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