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S.Res.184 / 116th Congress

A resolution condemning the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, offering sincere condolences to the victims, to their families and friends, and to the people and nation of Sri Lanka, and expressing solidarity and support for Sri Lanka.

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3296-3297; text: CR S3296-3297)

Official summary

Version 55 · Passed Senate · Jun 10, 2019

This resolution condemns the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka by Islamist extremists against innocent civilians on Easter Sunday. It also offers condolences to the victims and their families and friends. It notes the importance of national unity in light of the 10th anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka's civil war.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] · R–ID

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
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Actions

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  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3296-3297; text: CR S3296-3297)

  2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3296-3297; text: CR S3296-3297)

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105.

  4. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

  5. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

  6. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

  7. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2620)

  8. Introduced in Senate

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