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S.Res. 709 (115th)

A resolution condemning Russia's provocative actions in the Kerch Strait against the Ukrainian navy.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 November 2018

Last action

29 November 2018 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsors

Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA], Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

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Summary

Strongly condemns Russia's actions against Ukraine in the Kerch Strait, including the attack and seizure of Ukrainian naval ships and sailors. Calls on Russia to release the sailors and ships and to stop its harassment of ships in the strait. Calls on the President to express his administration's opposition to Russia's attack at every opportunity, and affirms the Department of State's declaration that it is U.S. policy to never recognize Russia's attempted annexation of Crimea. Urges the international community to unite in opposition to Russia's actions in the strait.

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Timeline

  1. 27 November 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7138)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 November 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 November 2018

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  4. 29 November 2018

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  5. 29 November 2018

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7247)

    Source: Discharge

  6. 29 November 2018

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7247)

    Source: Committee

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