A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United Nations should take immediate procedural actions necessary to amend Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations to remove the Russian Federation as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 1, 2022)
This concurrent resolution condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its ongoing support of proxy militias in the region. The concurrent resolution also states that these actions pose a direct threat to international peace and security and run contrary to Russia's responsibilities and obligations as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.
The concurrent resolution urges the President to direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to take all necessary steps to remove Russia as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.
Finally, the concurrent resolution urges other member states to support such efforts to hold Russia accountable at the United Nations.
What just happenedMar 1, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S886)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 1, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S886)
Foreign Relations Committee - Mar 1, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate