S.Res. 525: A resolution expressing sympathy to the families of those killed in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and solidarity with the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident.

S.Res. 525: A resolution expressing sympathy to the families of those killed in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and solidarity with the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident.

111th Congress · introduced 2010-05-13 · International Affairs · Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3766; text as passed Senate: CR S3766; text of measure as introduced: CR S3721)

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Where it came from: introduced 2010-05-13 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3766; text as passed Senate: CR S3766; text of measure as introduced: CR S3721) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution expressing sympathy to the families of those killed in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and solidarity with the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident.

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses condolences to the families and loved ones of the sailors of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan who were killed in action on March 26, 2010. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States and to the Republic of Korea's security. Urges: (1) the full cooperation of the U.S. government and the international community in aiding the government of the Republic of Korea as it investigates the sinking of the Cheonan; and (2) the international community to implement all U.N. Security Council Resolutions pertaining to security on the Korean Peninsula, including Security Council Resolutions 1695, 1718, and 1874.

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A resolution expressing sympathy to the families of those killed in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and solidarity with the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident.

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

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Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] · 4 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.
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Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-111sres525.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/111/sres>

Record fed-us-cong111-sres525 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111