United States 111th Congress Status: Died

SRES 37 — A resolution calling on Brazil to comply with the requirements of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 3/26/2009 S3938)

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Summary

Calls on Brazil to fulfill its obligations under the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman, in the United States.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 3/26/2009 S3938)

  2. S.AMDT.699 Amendment SA 699 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  3. S.AMDT.698 Amendment SA 698 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  4. S.AMDT.697 Amendment SA 697 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  5. S.AMDT.699 Amendment SA 699 proposed by Senator Murray for Senator Lautenberg. (consideration: CR S3736; text: CR S3736)To amend the title.

  6. S.AMDT.698 Amendment SA 698 proposed by Senator Murray for Senator Lautenberg. (consideration: CR S3736; text: CR S3736)To amend the preamble.

  7. S.AMDT.697 Amendment SA 697 proposed by Senator Murray for Senator Lautenberg. (consideration: CR S3736; text: CR S3736)To amend the resolving clause.

  8. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3736)

  9. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2164)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 37 do?
Calls on Brazil to fulfill its obligations under the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman, in the United States.
What is the current status of SRES 37?
This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 37?
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