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S.Res. 588 (112th)

A resolution commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, United States Ambassador to Libya John Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people, and condemning the violent attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi.

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Introduced

22 September 2012

Last action

22 September 2012 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6683-6684; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6634-6635)

Sponsors

Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Brown, Scott P. [R-MA], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]

Subjects

Defence

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5 December 2025

Defence

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Summary

Recognizes the dedicated service and commitment of Ambassador John Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty in assisting the Libyan people as they navigate the complex currents of democratic transition marked in this case by profound instability. Praises Ambassador Stevens, who represented the highest tradition of American public service, for his extraordinary record of dedication to the interests of he Unites States in some of the most difficult and dangerous posts around the globe. Sends the Senate's condolences to the families of those American public servants killed in Benghazi. Commends the bravery of Foreign Service Officers, U.S. Armed Forces, and public servants serving in harm's way around the globe and recognizes the deep sacrifices made by their families. Condemns the despicable attacks on American diplomats and public servants in Benghazi and calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.

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Timeline

  1. 22 September 2012

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6683-6684; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6634-6635)

    Source: Floor

  2. 22 September 2012

    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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6683-6684; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6634-6635)

    Source: Floor

  3. 22 September 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 21 September 2012

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