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Version 25 · Reported to Senate · Mar 27, 2019
This resolution lauds the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for its contributions to the safety, security, and democratic systems of its member states, and reaffirms U.S. commitment to NATO's mission. It also calls on NATO members to fulfill their pledges to fully share the security burden by increasing their defense spending, and expresses the Senate's readiness to consider North Macedonia's application to join NATO.
People & committees
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] · R–ID
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2282)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2282)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2055)
Introduced in Senate
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