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S.Res. 435 · 115th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of…

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

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  1. Senate Introduced Mar 14, 2018
  2. Senate Passed Oct 3, 2018

Recognizes the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extends sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of that tragedy. Encourages dissemination of information regarding the famine.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Oct 3, 2018

Recognizes the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extends sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of that tragedy. Encourages dissemination of information regarding the famine.

Condemns the systematic violations of human rights of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet government.

Recognizes the 1988 findings of the Commission on the Ukraine Famine that Joseph Stalin committed genocide against the Ukrainians in 1932-1933.

Supports the continuing efforts of the people of Ukraine to work toward ensuring democratic principles, a free-market economy, and respect for human rights.

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 that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

Latest action (Oct 3, 2018): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6503-6504; text: CR S6503-6504)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 14, 2018

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  1. Senate Introduced Mar 14, 2018
  2. Senate Passed Oct 3, 2018

No recorded floor vote found.