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S.Res. 324 · 109th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the people of Sri Lanka in the wake of the tsunami and the assassination…

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A resolution expressing support for the people of Sri Lanka in the wake of the tsunami and the assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister and urging support and respect for free and fair elections in Sri Lanka.

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JMR McCainSponsor
2 cosponsors · 1 D, 1 R
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2 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced Nov 18, 2005
  2. Senate Passed Nov 18, 2005

Expresses support for: (1) the people of Sri Lanka as they recover from the December 2004 tsunami, and the August 2005 assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakhsman Kadirgamar; and (2) the courageous decision by the government of Sri Lanka, following the assassination, to remain in discussions with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in an…

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 18, 2005

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

Expresses support for: (1) the people of Sri Lanka as they recover from the December 2004 tsunami, and the August 2005 assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakhsman Kadirgamar; and (2) the courageous decision by the government of Sri Lanka, following the assassination, to remain in discussions with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in an attempt to resolve peacefully the issues facing the people of Sri Lanka.

Urges all parties in Sri Lanka to remain committed to the negotiating process.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing support for the people of Sri Lanka in the wake of the tsunami and the assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister and urging support and respect for free and fair elections in Sri Lanka.

Latest action (Feb 28, 2006): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1530-1531)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 18, 2005

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  1. Senate Introduced Nov 18, 2005
  2. Senate Passed Nov 18, 2005

No recorded floor vote found.