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S.J.Res. 41: A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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S.J.Res. 41: A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

112th Congress · introduced 2012-05-24 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2012-05-24 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: Senate vote 197 (2012): On the Joint Resolution, SJRES41 (2012-09-22), Joint Resolution Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reaffirms that the U.S. government and the governments of other responsible countries have a vital interest in working together to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. Warns that time is limited to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. Urges economic and diplomatic pressure on Iran until it implements: (1) suspension of uranium enrichment-related and reprocessing activities and is in compliance with U.N. Security Council resolutions, (2) cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) concerning Iran's nuclear activities, and (3) a permanent agreement that verifiably assures that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful. Supports: (1) the P5+1 process, (2) the universal rights and democratic aspirations of the people of Iran, and (3) U.S. policy to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. Joins the President in ruling out any policy that would rely on containment as an option in response to the Iranian nuclear threat. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of force or a declaration of war.

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Official text

A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear program of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] · 83 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), John Boozman (R-AR), Susan M. Collins (R-ME), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), John Cornyn (R-TX), Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY), John Hoeven (R-ND), James E. Risch (R-ID), Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Roger F. Wicker (R-MS), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Michael F. Bennet (D-CO), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Mike Lee (R-UT), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), John Barrasso (R-WY) and 23 more.

Recorded votes

Words on this page, explained (4)
Authorization
A law that creates or continues a government program and says what it may do, often with a suggested spending ceiling. An authorization alone does not provide money; a separate appropriation does.
Joint resolution
In Texas, the type of measure the Legislature uses to propose a constitutional amendment (marked HJR or SJR). The governor does not sign or veto it; the voters decide. In Congress a joint resolution can also be used like a bill. In Florida, a joint resolution passed by three-fifths of the members of each chamber puts a constitutional amendment on the ballot.
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.
Securities
Financial investments that can be bought and sold, such as stocks and bonds.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong112-sjres41 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112