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S.Res. 37 · 111th Congress

A resolution calling on Brazil to comply with the requirements of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of…

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A resolution calling on Brazil to comply with the requirements of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman.

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4 cosponsors · 3 D, 1 R

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  1. Senate Introduced Feb 11, 2009
  2. Senate Passed Mar 24, 2009

Calls on Brazil to fulfill its obligations under the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman, in the United States.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate amended · Mar 24, 2009

Calls on Brazil to fulfill its obligations under the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman, in the United States.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution calling on Brazil to comply with the requirements of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman.

Latest action (Mar 24, 2009): Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 3/26/2009 S3938)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 11, 2009

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  1. Senate Introduced Feb 11, 2009
  2. Senate Passed Mar 24, 2009

No recorded floor vote found.