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Bill113th CongressFiled Jun 10, 2013International Affairs
S.Res. 167

A resolution reaffirming the strong support of the United States for the peaceful resolution of territorial, sovereignty, and jurisdictional disputes in the Asia-Pacific maritime domains.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Jul 29, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the use of threats or force by naval, maritime security, or fishing vessels and military or civilian aircraft in the South China Sea and the East China Sea to assert disputed maritime or territorial claims.

Urges that all parties in the region exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities that would undermine stability or complicate or escalate disputes, including refraining from inhabiting presently uninhabited islands and other features.

Reaffirms U.S. support for the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China (PRC) as they seek to develop a code of conduct in the South China Sea, and urges all countries to support ASEAN in these efforts.

Supports collaborative diplomatic processes by all claimants in the South China Sea for resolving outstanding maritime or territorial disputes.

Encourages the deepening of U.S. efforts to develop partnerships with other countries in the region for maritime domain awareness and capacity building.

Supports the continuation U.S. Armed Forces operations in the Western Pacific in support of freedom of navigation, maintenance of peace and stability, and respect for universally recognized principles of international law.

What just happenedJul 29, 2013

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6026-6027)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
5 cosponsors3 D2 R
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  • Agreed to SenateJul 29, 2013
  • Reported to SenateJun 25, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateJun 10, 2013
  1. Jul 29, 2013Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6026-6027)

  2. Jul 29, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6026-6027)

  3. Jul 29, 2013Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6026-6027)

  4. Jun 25, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 97.

  5. Jun 25, 2013Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  6. Jun 25, 2013Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  7. Jun 25, 2013Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  8. Jun 10, 2013IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4062-4063)

  9. Jun 10, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 29, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the use of threats or force by naval, maritime security, or fishing vessels and military or civilian aircraft in the South China Sea and the East China Sea to assert disputed maritime or territorial claims.

Urges that all parties in the region exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities that would undermine stability or complicate or escalate disputes, including refraining from inhabiting presently uninhabited islands and other features.

Reaffirms U.S. support for the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China (PRC) as they seek to develop a code of conduct in the South China Sea, and urges all countries to support ASEAN in these efforts.

Supports collaborative diplomatic processes by all claimants in the South China Sea for resolving outstanding maritime or territorial disputes.

Encourages the deepening of U.S. efforts to develop partnerships with other countries in the region for maritime domain awareness and capacity building.

Supports the continuation U.S. Armed Forces operations in the Western Pacific in support of freedom of navigation, maintenance of peace and stability, and respect for universally recognized principles of international law.

Reported to Senate without amendmentJun 25, 201380

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the use of threats or force by naval, maritime security, or fishing vessels and military or civilian aircraft in the South China Sea and the East China Sea to assert disputed maritime or territorial claims.

Urges that all parties in the region exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities that would undermine stability or complicate or escalate disputes, including refraining from inhabiting presently uninhabited islands and other features.

Reaffirms U.S. support for the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China (PRC) as they seek to develop a code of conduct in the South China Sea, and urges all countries to support ASEAN in these efforts.

Supports collaborative diplomatic processes by all claimants in the South China Sea for resolving outstanding maritime or territorial disputes.

Encourages the deepening of U.S. efforts to develop partnerships with other countries in the region for maritime domain awareness and capacity building.

Supports the continuation U.S. Armed Forces operations in the Western Pacific in support of freedom of navigation, maintenance of peace and stability, and respect for universally recognized principles of international law.

Introduced in SenateJun 10, 2013

Condemns the use of threats or force by naval, maritime security, or fishing vessels and military or civilian aircraft in the South China Sea and the East China Sea to assert disputed maritime or territorial claims.

Urges that all parties in the region exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities that would undermine stability or complicate or escalate disputes, including refraining from inhabiting presently uninhabited islands and other features.

Reaffirms U.S. support for the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China (PRC) as they seek to develop a code of conduct in the South China Sea, and urges all countries to support ASEAN in these efforts.

Supports collaborative diplomatic processes by all claimants in the South China Sea for resolving outstanding maritime or territorial disputes.

Encourages the deepening of U.S. efforts to develop partnerships with other countries in the region for maritime domain awareness and capacity building.

Supports the continuation U.S. Armed Forces operations in the Western Pacific in support of freedom of navigation, maintenance of peace and stability, and respect for universally recognized principles of international law.

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