S.Res. 379 · 112th Congress
An original resolution condemning violence by the Government of Syria against the Syrian people.
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- Senate Introduced Feb 16, 2012
- Senate Passed Feb 17, 2012
Condemns the government of Syria's use of force against civilians and its violations of the fundamental human rights and dignity of the Syrian people.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Feb 17, 2012
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Condemns the government of Syria's use of force against civilians and its violations of the fundamental human rights and dignity of the Syrian people.
Expresses solidarity with the people of Syria, who have exhibited courage and determination to rid themselves of a brutal dictatorship.
Expresses disappointment with the governments of the Russian Federation and China for their veto of the U.N. Security Council resolution condemning Bashar al-Assad and the violence in Syria and urges them to reconsider their votes.
Encourages Security Council members to pursue a resolution supporting a political solution to the Syrian crisis.
Commends the League of Arab States' efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution in Syria.
Regrets that the League's observer mission was not able to monitor the full implementation of the League of Arab States' Action Plan of November 2, 2011, due to the escalating violence in Syria.
Urges the international community to review legal processes available to hold Syrian government officials accountable for crimes against humanity and violations of human rights.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: An original resolution condemning violence by the Government of Syria against the Syrian people.
Latest action (Feb 17, 2012): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1020, S1020-1021; text as passed Senate: CR S1020-1021)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 16, 2012
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced Feb 16, 2012
- Senate Passed Feb 17, 2012
No recorded floor vote found.