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S.J. Res. 41 112th Congress Senate

A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Introduced: May 24, 2012 Introduced by: Lindsey Graham Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 25, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 25, 2012
Received in the House.
Sep 24, 2012
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 22, 2012
Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 1. Record Vote Number: 197. (text: CR 9/21/2012 S6602-6603)
Sep 22, 2012
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 1. Record Vote Number: 197.(text: CR 9/21/2012 S6602-6603)
Sep 22, 2012
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6601-6603)
Jun 4, 2012
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.
May 24, 2012
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 24, 2012
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 22, 2012 Senate · vote #197 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 41 Passed 90–1 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 25, 2012

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Reaffirms that the U.S. government and the governments of other responsible countries have a vital interest in working together to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.

Warns that time is limited to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.

Urges economic and diplomatic pressure on Iran until it implements: (1) suspension of uranium enrichment-related and reprocessing activities and is in compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions, (2) cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) concerning Iran's nuclear activities, and (3) a permanent agreement that verifiably assures that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful.

Supports: (1) the P5+1 process, (2) the universal rights and democratic aspirations of the people of Iran, and (3) U.S. policy to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.

Joins the President in ruling out any policy that would rely on containment as an option in response to the Iranian nuclear threat.

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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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 35
All 35 Democratic 15 Republican 15
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Sep 21, 2012
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Jun 19, 2012
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · May 24, 2012
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · May 24, 2012
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · May 24, 2012
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · May 24, 2012
Burr, Richard
· May 24, 2012
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · May 24, 2012
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · May 24, 2012
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · May 24, 2012
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Cornyn, John
Texas · May 24, 2012
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · May 24, 2012
DeMint, James
· May 24, 2012
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 24, 2012
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · May 24, 2012
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · May 24, 2012
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · May 24, 2012
Isakson, Johnny
· May 24, 2012
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Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · May 24, 2012
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · May 24, 2012
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Lee, Mike
Utah · May 24, 2012
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · May 24, 2012
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · May 24, 2012
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · May 24, 2012
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · May 24, 2012
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Murray, Patty
Washington · May 24, 2012
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · May 24, 2012
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · May 24, 2012
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Thune, John
South Dakota · May 24, 2012
Toomey, Patrick
· May 24, 2012
Vitter, David
· May 24, 2012
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · May 24, 2012
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · May 24, 2012
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · May 24, 2012
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · May 24, 2012
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 41: A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SJRES-41/
MLA
"S.J. Res. 41: A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SJRES-41/.
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S.J. Res. 41, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SJRES-41/.
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[S.J. Res. 41: A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.](https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SJRES-41/)
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