S.Res. 356 · 108th Congress
Condemning Iraq Abuse of Prisoners resolution
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99 cosponsors · 48 D, 50 R, 1 I
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- Senate Introduced May 10, 2004
- Senate Passed May 21, 2004 92–0
Condemns the despicable acts at Abu Ghraib prison and joins with the President in expressing apology for the humiliation suffered by the prisoners in Iraq and their families.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 21, 2004
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Commends all Americans serving nobly abroad.
Condemns the despicable acts at Abu Ghraib prison and joins with the President in expressing apology for the humiliation suffered by the prisoners in Iraq and their families.
Urges: (1) the Government of the United States to take appropriate measures to ensure that such acts do not occur in the future; and (2) that all individuals responsible for such acts be held accountable.
Expresses the belief that the appropriate Senate committees and the President should conduct a full investigation of the abuses alleged to have occurred at Abu Ghraib.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, urging a full and complete investigation to ensure justice is served, and expressing support for all Americans serving nobly in Iraq.
Latest action (May 21, 2004): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 0. Record Vote Number: 86.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 10, 2004
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- Senate Introduced May 10, 2004
- Senate Passed May 21, 2004 92–0
Final vote · Senate · May 10, 2004
Adoption — Resolution Agreed to. Vote details
Senate Majority Leader: Bill Frist