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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 10, 2015International Affairs
S.Res. 72

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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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Mar 24, 2015)

Condemns the attack on Mariupol by Russian-backed rebels.

Urges the President to expedite the provision of 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.

What just happenedMar 24, 2015

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)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI](R-WI)Sponsor
21 cosponsors7 D14 R
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  1. Mar 24, 2015Floor

    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)

  2. Mar 24, 2015Floor17000

    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)

  3. Mar 24, 2015Floor

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

  4. Mar 24, 2015Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Mar 24, 2015Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Feb 10, 2015IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Feb 10, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedMar 24, 201535

Condemns the attack on Mariupol by Russian-backed rebels.

Urges the President to expedite the provision of 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.

Introduced in SenateFeb 10, 2015

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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