S.Res. 709 · 115th Congress
A resolution condemning Russia's provocative actions in the Kerch Strait against the Ukrainian navy.
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55 cosponsors · 22 D, 33 R
8 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Nov 27, 2018
- Senate Passed Nov 29, 2018
Strongly condemns Russia's actions against Ukraine in the Kerch Strait, including the attack and seizure of Ukrainian naval ships and sailors. Calls on Russia to release the sailors and ships and to stop its harassment of ships in the strait.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Nov 27, 2018
Strongly condemns Russia's actions against Ukraine in the Kerch Strait, including the attack and seizure of Ukrainian naval ships and sailors. Calls on Russia to release the sailors and ships and to stop its harassment of ships in the strait. Calls on the President to express his administration's opposition to Russia's attack at every opportunity, and affirms the Department of State's declaration that it is U.S. policy to never recognize Russia's attempted annexation of Crimea.
Urges the international community to unite in opposition to Russia's actions in the strait.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution condemning Russia's provocative actions in the Kerch Strait against the Ukrainian navy.
Latest action (Nov 29, 2018): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 27, 2018
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced Nov 27, 2018
- Senate Passed Nov 29, 2018
No recorded floor vote found.