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S.Res. 72 (114th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the January 24, 2015, attacks carried out by Russian-backed rebels on the civilian population in Mariupol, Ukraine, and the provision of defensive lethal and non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine.

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Introduced

10 February 2015

Last action

24 March 2015 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S1831-1832)

Sponsors

Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

4 March 2026

Defence

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Summary

Condemns the attack on Mariupol by Russian-backed rebels. Urges the President to provide lethal and non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine as unanimously supported by Congress in the Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014. Calls on the United States, its European allies, and the international community to continue to apply economic and other pressure on the Russian Federation, especially sanctions, if the Russian Federation continues to refuse to cease its aggression in Ukraine. Calls on the Russian Federation to end its support for the rebels in eastern Ukraine, allow Ukraine to regain control of its internationally-recognized borders, and withdraw its military presence in eastern Ukraine. Expresses solidarity with the people of Ukraine regarding the humanitarian crisis in their country and the destruction caused by the Russian Federation's military, financial, and ideological support for the rebels in eastern Ukraine. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of force or a declaration of war.

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Timeline

  1. 10 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 February 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S903-904)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 March 2015

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1831-1832)

    Source: Floor

  4. 24 March 2015

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S1831-1832)

    Source: Floor

  5. 24 March 2015

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 24 March 2015

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    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 · 24 March 2015

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 24 March 2015

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 February 2015

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