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A resolution to support an independent and democratic Ukraine against any further Russian military invasion, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 16, 2021 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S9264-9265)
Dec 16, 2021
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This resolution denounces the current Russian military buildup on the Ukraine border as provocative and contrary to established international norms. It also reaffirms the unwavering support of the United States for a secure, democratic, and independent Ukraine.

What's happening now December 16, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S9264-9265)

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 4 Republican 4
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Dec 16, 2021
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Dec 16, 2021
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Dec 16, 2021
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Dec 16, 2021
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Dec 16, 2021
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Dec 16, 2021
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Dec 16, 2021
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Dec 16, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 480: A resolution to support an independent and democratic Ukraine against any further Russian military invasion, and for other purposes.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-480/
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"S. Res. 480: A resolution to support an independent and democratic Ukraine against any further Russian military invasion, and for other purposes.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-480/.
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S. Res. 480, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-480/.
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