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Bill113th CongressFiled Mar 22, 2013International Affairs
S.Res. 90

A resolution congratulating the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013, and calling on Kenyans to come together to continue to implement political, institutional, and accountability reforms envisioned in the Kenyan constitution.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Apr 22, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on April 17, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013.

Calls on Kenyans to implement political, institutional, and accountability reforms envisioned in the Kenyan constitution.

Affirms that accountability for the 2007-2008 post-election violence is a critical element to ensure Kenya's democracy and long-term stability.

Calls on the government of Kenya to seek justice for the victims of political violence, including by honoring its obligations to cooperate with the International Criminal Court.

Encourages the people and government of Kenya to support implementation of constitutional reforms, rule of law, and efforts to strengthen governing, security, and judicial institutions.

Supports the devolution process in order to enable constitutional reform to be fully implemented.

Encourages the government of Kenya to respect the freedom of civil society organizations and activists.

Reaffirms that the people of the United States will stand with the people of Kenya in support of democracy, partnership, and peace.

What just happenedApr 22, 2013

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2853-2854; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2853-2854; text as passed Senate: CR S2854)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  • Agreed to SenateApr 22, 2013
  • Reported to SenateApr 17, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateMar 22, 2013
  1. Apr 22, 2013Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2853-2854; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2853-2854; text as passed Senate: CR S2854)

  2. Apr 22, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2853-2854; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2853-2854; text as passed Senate: CR S2854)

  3. Apr 17, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 42.

  4. Apr 17, 2013Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

  5. Apr 17, 2013Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

  6. Apr 16, 2013Committee

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

  7. Mar 22, 2013IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2338-2339)

  8. Mar 22, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentApr 22, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on April 17, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013.

Calls on Kenyans to implement political, institutional, and accountability reforms envisioned in the Kenyan constitution.

Affirms that accountability for the 2007-2008 post-election violence is a critical element to ensure Kenya's democracy and long-term stability.

Calls on the government of Kenya to seek justice for the victims of political violence, including by honoring its obligations to cooperate with the International Criminal Court.

Encourages the people and government of Kenya to support implementation of constitutional reforms, rule of law, and efforts to strengthen governing, security, and judicial institutions.

Supports the devolution process in order to enable constitutional reform to be fully implemented.

Encourages the government of Kenya to respect the freedom of civil society organizations and activists.

Reaffirms that the people of the United States will stand with the people of Kenya in support of democracy, partnership, and peace.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Apr 17, 20131

Congratulates the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013.

Calls on Kenyans to implement political, institutional, and accountability reforms envisioned in the Kenyan constitution.

Affirms that accountability for the 2007-2008 post-election violence is a critical element to ensure Kenya's democracy and long-term stability.

Calls on the government of Kenya to seek justice for the victims of political violence, including by honoring its obligations to cooperate with the International Criminal Court.

Encourages the people and government of Kenya to support implementation of constitutional reforms, rule of law, and efforts to strengthen governing, security, and judicial institutions.

Supports the devolution process in order to enable constitutional reform to be fully implemented.

Encourages the government of Kenya to respect the freedom of civil society organizations and activists.

Reaffirms that the people of the United States will stand with the people of Kenya in support of democracy, partnership, and peace.

Introduced in SenateMar 22, 2013

Congratulates the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013.

Calls on the people of Kenya to reject intimidation and violence, and encourages judicial resolution of electoral disputes.

Urges accountability for anyone found to be complicit in promoting violence or manipulating electoral processes or results.

Calls on the government of Kenya to seek justice for the victims of political violence, including by honoring its obligations to cooperate with the International Criminal Court.

Encourages the people and government of Kenya to support implementation of constitutional reforms, rule of law, and efforts to strengthen governing, security, and judicial institutions.

Reaffirms that the people of the United States will stand with the people of Kenya in support of democracy, partnership, and peace.

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