United States 111th Congress Status: Died

SRES 345 — A resolution deploring the rape and assault of women in Guinea and the killing of political protesters on September 28, 2009.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 2/23/2010 S712-713)

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Summary

Deplores the rape and assault of women and the killing of political protesters in Guinea and urges the prosecution of those responsible for such violence. Urges the President, in coordination with leaders from the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU), to consider punitive measures that could be taken against senior officials in Guinea complicit in the violence and the atrocities against women and other gross human rights violations. Encourages the President to remain engaged in the political situation in Guinea and to convey that the blatant abuse of women will not be tolerated. Calls on President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso to ensure that Captain Camara does not return to Guinea. Recognizes: (1) that the first steps set forth in the Joint Declaration of Ouagadougou have been initiated with the naming of a prime minister and urges all parties to continue to adhere to the agreement; and (2) the importance of the multilateral observer mission to help ensure peace and security in Guinea during the transition period.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 2/23/2010 S712-713)

  2. S.AMDT.3323 Amendment SA 3323 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  3. S.AMDT.3322 Amendment SA 3322 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  4. S.AMDT.3321 Amendment SA 3321 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  5. S.AMDT.3323 Amendment SA 3323 proposed by Senator Brown OH for Senator Boxer. (consideration: CR S674; text: CR S674)To amend the title.

  6. S.AMDT.3322 Amendment SA 3322 proposed by Senator Brown OH for Senator Boxer. (consideration: CR S674; text: CR S674)To amend the preamble.

  7. S.AMDT.3321 Amendment SA 3321 proposed by Senator Brown OH for Senator Boxer. (consideration: CR S674; text: CR S674)To amend the resolving clause.

  8. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S673-674)

  9. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 213.

  10. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  11. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  12. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text as introduced in Senate: CR S11292)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 345 do?
Deplores the rape and assault of women and the killing of political protesters in Guinea and urges the prosecution of those responsible for such violence. Urges the President, in coordination with leaders from the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU), to consider punitive measures that could be taken against senior officials in Guinea complicit in the violence and the atrocities against women and other gross human rights violations. Encourages the President to remain engaged in the political situation in Guinea and to convey that the blatant abuse of women will not be tolerated. Calls on President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso to ensure that Captain Camara does not return to Guinea. Recognizes: (1) that the first steps set forth in the Joint Declaration of Ouagadougou have been initiated with the naming of a prime minister and urges all parties to continue to adhere to the agreement; and (2) the importance of the multilateral observer mission to help ensure peace and security in Guinea during the transition period.
What is the current status of SRES 345?
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.
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