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S.Res. 627 (110th)

A resolution welcoming home Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves, three citizens of the United States who were held hostage for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) after their plane crashed on February 13, 2003.

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Introduced

25 July 2008

Last action

1 August 2008 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8015)

Sponsors

Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 January 2025

Defence

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Summary

Welcomes Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves home to the United States after being held for over five years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Expresses gratitude to the government and military of Colombia for rescuing the hostages and applauds the U.S. government's contribution to this effort. Calls for the release of all hostages held by FARC and other terrorist groups in Colombia. Urges FARC to reject terrorism.

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Timeline

  1. 25 July 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7482)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 July 2008

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7482-7483)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 July 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 August 2008

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8015)

    Source: Floor

  5. 1 August 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8015)

    Source: Floor

  6. 1 August 2008

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8015)

    Source: Discharge

  7. 1 August 2008

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8015)

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 1 August 2008

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

    summary · EN · 1 August 2008

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 26 July 2008

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    Introduced in Senate · EN · 26 July 2008

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 25 July 2008

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