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S.Res. 551 · 112th Congress

A resolution commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, including Ambassador J.…

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A resolution commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people and condemning the violent attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi.

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 12, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Sep 12, 2012

Recognizes the dedicated service and deep commitment of the four American public servants, including Ambassador John Christopher Stevens and Sean Smith, in assisting the Libyan people as they navigate the complex currents of democratic transition marked in this case by profound instability.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Sep 12, 2012

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

Recognizes the dedicated service and deep commitment of the four American public servants, including Ambassador John Christopher Stevens and Sean Smith, in assisting the Libyan people as they navigate the complex currents of democratic transition marked in this case by profound instability.

Praises Ambassador Stevens, who represented the highest tradition of American public service, for his extraordinary record of dedication to the United States' interests in some of the most difficult and dangerous posts around the globe.

Sends deepest condolences to the families of those American public servants killed in Benghazi.

Commends the bravery of Foreign Service Officers, U.S. Armed Forces, and public servants serving in harm's way around the globe and recognizes the deep sacrifices made by their families.

Condemns the despicable attacks on American diplomats and public servants in Benghazi and calls for the perpetrators of such attacks to be brought to justice.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people and condemning the violent attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi.

Latest action (Sep 12, 2012): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6285-6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6286; text of measure as introduced: CR S6273-6274)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 12, 2012

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 12, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Sep 12, 2012

No recorded floor vote found.