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Bill113th CongressFiled Dec 11, 2013International Affairs
S.Res. 318

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the critical need for political dialogue in Bangladesh, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Jan 7, 2014)

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

Condemns the political violence in Bangladesh and urges political leaders to engage in a dialogue toward free and credible elections.

Supports ongoing efforts by United Nations (U.N.) Assistant Secretary General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco to foster political dialogue in Bangladesh.

Urges: (1) the government of Bangladesh to ensure judicial independence, end harassment of human rights activists, and restore the independence of the Grameen Bank; and (2) political leaders in Bangladesh to ensure the safety and access of election observers, and to rein in and to condemn the violence and provide space for peaceful political protests.

What just happenedJan 7, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S82; text as passed Senate: CR S82)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
8 cosponsors5 D3 R
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  • Agreed to SenateJan 7, 2014
  • Reported to SenateDec 18, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateDec 11, 2013
  1. Jan 7, 2014Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S82; text as passed Senate: CR S82)

  2. Jan 7, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S82; text as passed Senate: CR S82)

  3. Dec 20, 2013IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9093-9094)

  4. Dec 18, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 273.

  5. Dec 18, 2013Committee

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

  6. Dec 18, 2013Committee14000

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

  7. Dec 18, 2013Committee

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

  8. Dec 11, 2013IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8674)

  9. Dec 11, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentJan 7, 201482

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

Condemns the political violence in Bangladesh and urges political leaders to engage in a dialogue toward free and credible elections.

Supports ongoing efforts by United Nations (U.N.) Assistant Secretary General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco to foster political dialogue in Bangladesh.

Urges: (1) the government of Bangladesh to ensure judicial independence, end harassment of human rights activists, and restore the independence of the Grameen Bank; and (2) political leaders in Bangladesh to ensure the safety and access of election observers, and to rein in and to condemn the violence and provide space for peaceful political protests.

Reported to Senate without amendmentDec 18, 201380

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Condemns the political violence in Bangladesh and urges political leaders to engage in a dialogue toward free and credible elections.

Supports ongoing efforts by United Nations (U.N.) Assistant Secretary General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco to foster political dialogue in Bangladesh.

Urges: (1) the government of Bangladesh to ensure judicial independence, end harassment of human rights activists, and restore the independence of the Grameen Bank; and (2) political leaders in Bangladesh to ensure the safety and access of election observers, and to rein in and to condemn the violence and provide space for peaceful political protests.

Introduced in SenateDec 11, 2013

Condemns the political violence in Bangladesh and urges political leaders to engage in a dialogue toward free and credible elections.

Supports ongoing efforts by United Nations (U.N.) Assistant Secretary General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco to foster political dialogue in Bangladesh.

Urges: (1) the government of Bangladesh to ensure judicial independence, end harassment of human rights activists, and restore the independence of the Grameen Bank; and (2) political leaders in Bangladesh to ensure the safety and access of election observers.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the critical need for political … — Informed