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S.Res. 611 (110th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the crisis in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

14 July 2008

Last action

14 July 2008 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6669-6670; text as passed Senate: CR S6669-6670; text of measure as introduced: CR S6652-6653)

Sponsors

Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate to: (1) condemn the Mugabe regime for its manipulation of the country's electoral process and reject the June 27, 2008, presidential runoff election as illegitimate; (2) encourage the President's efforts to expand sanctions on those individuals responsible for violations of human and political rights in Zimbabwe; (3) applaud the governments of Benin, Botswana, Liberia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Zambia for condemning such election; (4) encourage the U.N. Security Council to authorize a United Nations Special Representative for Zimbabwe; (5) urge African leaders to engage in the political resolution effort; (6) urge the United States and the international community to assemble a comprehensive economic and political recovery package; and (7) support a democratic political solution that reflects the will and respects the rights of the people of Zimbabwe.

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Timeline

  1. 14 July 2008

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6669-6670; text as passed Senate: CR S6669-6670; text of measure as introduced: CR S6652-6653)

    Source: Floor

  2. 14 July 2008

    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 S6669-6670; text as passed Senate: CR S6669-6670; text of measure as introduced: CR S6652-6653)

    Source: Floor

  3. 14 July 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 14 July 2008

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    Agreed to Senate · EN · 14 July 2008

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

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  • Introduced in Senate

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