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Version 55 · Passed Senate · May 12, 2021
This resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting economic prosperity, security, and democratic governance throughout the Americas, and it calls on the President to lead a coordinated diplomatic effort to achieve specified goals while hosting the Ninth Summit of the Americas.
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Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] · R–ID
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2494; text: 3/17/2021 CR S1617-1618)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2494; text: 3/17/2021 CR S1617-1618)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 28.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
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