S.Res. 549 · 109th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding modern-day slavery.
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Agreed to without a recorded vote. It was agreed to by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted.
6 cosponsors · 2 D, 4 R
2 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Aug 3, 2006
- Senate Passed Dec 9, 2006
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be a priority of U.S.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Dec 9, 2006
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be a priority of U.S. foreign and domestic policy; (2) the United States should continue to bring together governments, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals to fight modern-day slavery; (3) the federal government should continue to expand protection and legal options for victims of modern-day slavery; (4) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be prioritized at the 2007 Group of 8 (G-8) Summit in Germany; and (5) U.S. trade policy should reflect the U.S. commitment to freedom for all people.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding modern-day slavery.
Latest action (Dec 9, 2006): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Aug 3, 2006
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- Senate Introduced Aug 3, 2006
- Senate Passed Dec 9, 2006
No recorded floor vote found.