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Senate Simple Resolution 224
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution recognizing the 6th anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, and commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles.
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Passed Senate on Apr 11, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 19, 2017
Latest Action
Apr 11, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
224
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Dick Durbin
Illinois
Democrat
Bill Nelson
Florida
Republican
Marco Rubio
Florida
Democrat
Ben Cardin
Maryland
Democrat
Bob Menendez
New Jersey
Democrat
Jeff Merkley
Oregon
Republican
Ted Cruz
Texas
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on April 11, 2018
Status
Passed
Type
Unanimous Consent
Unanimous Consent
A senator may request unanimous consent on the floor to set aside a specified rule of procedure so as to expedite proceedings. If no Senator objects, the Senate permits the action, but if any one senator objects, the request is rejected. Unanimous consent requests with only immediate effects are routinely granted, but ones affecting the floor schedule, the conditions of considering a bill or other business, or the rights of other senators, are normally not offered, or a floor leader will object to it, until all senators concerned have had an opportunity to inform the leaders that they find it acceptable.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2078-2079; text: CR S2078-2079)
Summary

Recognizes and commemorates the legacy of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas on the fifth anniversary of his death on July 22, 2017, and honors his commitment to democratic values and principles.

Calls on the government of Cuba to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Urges the United States to continue to support policies and programs that promote respect for human rights and democratic principles in Cuba.

Urges the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights of the Organization of American States to continue reporting on human rights issues in Cuba and to request a visit to Cuba to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas.

Calls on the Cuban government to cease its violations of human rights and to begin providing democratic political freedoms to Cuban citizens.

Text (3)
Agreed to Senate
April 11, 2018
Reported to Senate
March 21, 2018
Introduced in Senate
July 19, 2017
Actions (7)
04/11/2018
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2078-2079; text: CR S2078-2079)
04/11/2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2078-2079; text: CR S2078-2079)
03/21/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 357.
03/21/2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
03/20/2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
07/19/2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4084-4085)
07/19/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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