A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Summary

Condemns the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the barbaric murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff and expresses the Senate's condolences to their families. Salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most dangerous of conditions. Supports efforts to bring to justice those responsible for the murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. Demands the release of all hostages being held by ISIL. Calls on the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the ISIL threat. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as a declaration of war or authorization to use force.

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Timeline

1. 8 September 2014

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5363)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 September 2014

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5461; text as passed Senate: CR S5436)

   Source: Floor

3. 9 September 2014

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5461; text as passed Senate: CR S5436)

   Source: Floor

4. 9 September 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 9 September 2014 · Official file

Documents

4 official files

• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 9 September 2014

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 9 September 2014

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 9 September 2014

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Jeanne Shaheen · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Christopher Coons · D · Cosponsor

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