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Bill114th CongressFiled May 6, 2015International Affairs
S.Res. 173

A resolution condemning atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad of Syria and his regime, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 6, 2015)

Condemns the actions of Bashar al-Assad and his regime for committing brutal acts of violence against the Syrian people, for committing systematic murder, torture, rape and enforced disappearance against the Syrian people, and for using weapons of mass destruction including chemical weapons against the Syrian people.

Condemns the loss of innocent civilian life during the course of the civil war in Syria.

Supports the diplomatic efforts of the international coalition to drive Bashar al-Assad from office and preserve the government institutions required to restore Syria's stability.

Objects to any role for Bashar al-Assad in any final settlement to the civil war.

States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of military force.

What just happenedMay 6, 2015

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2696-2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2693-2694)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV](D-NV)Sponsor
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  1. May 6, 2015Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2696-2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2693-2694)

  2. May 6, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2696-2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2693-2694)

  3. May 6, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateMay 6, 2015

Condemns the actions of Bashar al-Assad and his regime for committing brutal acts of violence against the Syrian people, for committing systematic murder, torture, rape and enforced disappearance against the Syrian people, and for using weapons of mass destruction including chemical weapons against the Syrian people.

Condemns the loss of innocent civilian life during the course of the civil war in Syria.

Supports the diplomatic efforts of the international coalition to drive Bashar al-Assad from office and preserve the government institutions required to restore Syria's stability.

Objects to any role for Bashar al-Assad in any final settlement to the civil war.

States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of military force.

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 6, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the actions of Bashar al-Assad and his regime for committing brutal acts of violence against the Syrian people, for committing systematic murder, torture, rape and enforced disappearance against the Syrian people, and for using weapons of mass destruction including chemical weapons against the Syrian people.

Condemns the loss of innocent civilian life during the course of the civil war in Syria.

Supports the diplomatic efforts of the international coalition to drive Bashar al-Assad from office and preserve the government institutions required to restore Syria's stability.

Objects to any role for Bashar al-Assad in any final settlement to the civil war.

States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of military force.

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