United States 111th Congress Status: Died

SRES 253 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of Libya should apologize for the welcome home ceremony held to celebrate the release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9705)

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Summary

Condemns: (1) the August 2009 release from prison in Scotland of Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, the lone person convicted in connection with the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am flight over Lockerbie, Scotland, that killed 270 people, including 189 Americans; and (2) the lavish welcome home ceremony held in Libya to celebrate Mr. al-Megrahi's release. Calls on the government of Libya to apologize for the public celebration of Mr. al-Megrahi's release.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9705)

  2. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9705-9706)

  3. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9140)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 253 do?
Condemns: (1) the August 2009 release from prison in Scotland of Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, the lone person convicted in connection with the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am flight over Lockerbie, Scotland, that killed 270 people, including 189 Americans; and (2) the lavish welcome home ceremony held in Libya to celebrate Mr. al-Megrahi's release. Calls on the government of Libya to apologize for the public celebration of Mr. al-Megrahi's release.
What is the current status of SRES 253?
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 253?
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