A resolution calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1011)

S.Res.52 through Congress

S.Res.52 is considered only in the Senate.

SenateFeb 12, 2015Amended and passedUnanimous consentOfficial record

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Separate related House measures (1)

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Related House measure: H.Res.50 Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.

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Official summary

Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Feb 12, 2015

Condemns the government of the Russian Federation for its illegal imprisonment of Nadiya Savchenko, and calls on the government of the Russian Federation to release her immediately.

Calls on the United States, its European allies, and the international community to support efforts to release Nadiya Savchenko.

Expresses solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D–MD

Committees

Foreign Relations Committee

4 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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Feb 12, 2015
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1011)
Feb 12, 2015
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1011)
Feb 12, 2015
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1010-1011)
Feb 12, 2015
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 12, 2015
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 28, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S607)
Jan 28, 2015
Introduced in Senate

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HRES 50 · Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.

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Analyze S.Res.52 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.52, 114th Congress: A resolution calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/52

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2015-02-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres52/BILLS-114sres52ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-03-04T12:39:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze S.Res.52 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.52, 114th Congress: A resolution calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/52

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2015-02-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres52/BILLS-114sres52ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-03-04T12:39:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.52 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.Res.52, 114th Congress: A resolution calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/52

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2015-02-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres52/BILLS-114sres52ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-03-04T12:39:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.52 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.52, 114th Congress: A resolution calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/52

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2015-02-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres52/BILLS-114sres52ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-03-04T12:39:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.52 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.