Foreign policy. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- Russell Feingold
- Summary:
- A resolution supporting humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the Senate on May 20, 2008
Senate Vote: On Passage
PASSED by voice vote on May 21, 2008.
Other Votes:
A Resolution Supporting Humanitarian Assistance, Protection of Civilians, Accountability for Abuses in Somalia, and Urging Concrete Progress in Line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia Toward the Establishment of a Viable Government of National Unity.
S.Res. 541 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- A resolution supporting humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A resolution supporting humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity.
- Other Titles
- Sponsor
- Russell Feingold
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Foreign policy
- Africa (Sub-Saharan)
- Ammunition
- Armed forces
- Civil liberties
- Civil war
- Defense policy
- Democracy
- Economic assistance
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Extremist movements in politics
- Foreign aid
- Human rights
- Insurgency
- International affairs
- International relief
- Law
- Military assistance
- Military withdrawal
- Peace
- Peace negotiations
- Politics and government
- President and foreign policy
- Presidents
- Regionalism (International organization)
- Rule of law
- Somalia
- United Nations economic assistance
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 4/29/2008 Referred to Committee Passed Senate 5/21/2008 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected Senate Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. 5/21/2008 PASSED by voice vote Action Date Description Introduced 4/29/2008 4/29/2008 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. 4/29/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3516) 5/21/2008 Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. currently selected Senate Vote on Passage 5/21/2008 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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