S.Res. 341: A resolution supporting peace, security, and innocent civilians affected by conflict in Yemen.

111th Congress · introduced 2009-11-05 · International Affairs · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12459-12460; text as passed Senate: CR S12459-12460)

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Where it came from: introduced 2009-11-05 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12459-12460; text as passed Senate: CR S12459-12460) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution supporting peace, security, and innocent civilians affected by conflict in Yemen.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Supports the civilians in Yemen, especially displaced persons, who have suffered from instability, terrorist operations, and chronic underdevelopment in Yemen. Applauds steps that have been taken by the President and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to assist displaced persons in Yemen. Recognizes the threat instability and terrorism in Yemen pose to the security of the United States, the region, and the population in Yemen. Calls on the President to: (1) promote economic and political reforms in Yemen; and (2) give sufficient weight to the situation in Yemen in efforts to prevent terrorist attacks on the United States, U.S. allies, and Yemeni civilians. Urges the government of Yemen and rebel forces to halt hostilities.

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Official text

A resolution supporting peace, security, and innocent civilians affected by conflict in Yemen.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · 3 cosponsors

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.
Securities: Financial investments that can be bought and sold, such as stocks and bonds.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-111sres341.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/111/sres>

Record fed-us-cong111-sres341 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111