United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 217 — A resolution calling for a peaceful and multilateral resolution to maritime territorial disputes in Southeast Asia.

Last action — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4133; text as passed Senate: CR S4133; text of measure as introduced: CR S4131-4132)

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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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Summary

Reaffirms the strong support of the United States for the peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Deplores the use of force by China's naval and maritime security vessels in the South China Sea Calls on all parties to the territorial dispute to refrain from threatening force or using force to assert territorial claims. Supports the continuation of operations by the U.S. Armed Forces in support of freedom of navigation rights in international waters and air space in the South China Sea.

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Action History

  1. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4133; text as passed Senate: CR S4133; text of measure as introduced: CR S4131-4132)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 217 do?
Reaffirms the strong support of the United States for the peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Deplores the use of force by China's naval and maritime security vessels in the South China Sea Calls on all parties to the territorial dispute to refrain from threatening force or using force to assert territorial claims. Supports the continuation of operations by the U.S. Armed Forces in support of freedom of navigation rights in international waters and air space in the South China Sea.
Who sponsors SRES 217?
SRES 217 is sponsored by Jim Webb (Democrat).
What is the current status of SRES 217?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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 217?
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