Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 236
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms.
Active
Active
Passed Senate on Oct 29, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 5, 2019
Latest Action
Oct 29, 2019
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
236
Congress
116
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
New Jersey
Democrat
Delaware
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on October 29, 2019
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6256; text: 6/5/2019 CR S3264)
Summary

This resolution commends the people of Tunisia for their commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and free elections, and encourages Tunisia's political leaders to work together to accelerate economic reforms and anti-corruption measures. It also calls on the government to fully implement the Tunisian Constitution of 2014, which includes protections for civil liberties and the establishment of the Constitutional Court.

Text (3)
October 29, 2019
September 26, 2019
Actions (7)
10/29/2019
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6256; text: 6/5/2019 CR S3264)
10/29/2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6256; text: 6/5/2019 CR S3264)
09/26/2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 234.
09/26/2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
09/25/2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
06/05/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
06/05/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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