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Bill116th CongressFiled May 9, 2019International Affairs
S.Res. 198

A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Jul 16, 2019)

This resolution censures Brunei's criminal laws with respect to sexual orientation and adultery, and supports the withdrawal and denial of United States visas for Brunei officials responsible for the implementation of such laws until they are repealed.

What just happenedJul 16, 2019

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4870; text: CR S4870)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
14 cosponsors10 D3 R1 I
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  1. Jul 16, 2019Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4870; text: CR S4870)

  2. Jul 16, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4870; text: CR S4870)

  3. Jul 9, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.

  4. Jul 9, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Jul 9, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Jun 25, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. May 9, 2019IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. May 9, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateJul 16, 201955

This resolution censures Brunei's criminal laws with respect to sexual orientation and adultery, and supports the withdrawal and denial of United States visas for Brunei officials responsible for the implementation of such laws until they are repealed.

Reported to SenateJul 9, 201925

This resolution censures Brunei's criminal laws with respect to sexual orientation and adultery, and supports the withdrawal and denial of United States visas for Brunei officials responsible for the implementation of such laws until they are repealed.

Introduced in SenateMay 9, 2019

This resolution censures Brunei's criminal laws with respect to sexual orientation and adultery, and supports the withdrawal and denial of United States visas for Brunei officials responsible for the implementation of such laws until they are repealed.

A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding. — Informed