SRES 709
115th Congress
Senate
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Russia
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Ukraine
A resolution condemning Russia's provocative actions in the Kerch Strait against the Ukrainian navy.
Introduced: November 27, 2018
Introduced by:
Johnson, Ron
Republican
· Wisconsin
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Became law
Nov 29, 2018
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 29, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 29, 2018
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7247)
Nov 29, 2018
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7247)
Nov 27, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7138)
Nov 27, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Strongly condemns Russia's actions against Ukraine in the Kerch Strait, including the attack and seizure of Ukrainian naval ships and sailors. Calls on Russia to release the sailors and ships and to stop its harassment of ships in the strait. Calls on the President to express his administration's opposition to Russia's attack at every opportunity, and affirms the Department of State's declaration that it is U.S. policy to never recognize Russia's attempted annexation of Crimea.
Urges the international community to unite in opposition to Russia's actions in the strait.
What's happening now
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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