S.Res. 379: An original resolution condemning violence by the Government of Syria against the Syrian people.

112th Congress · introduced 2012-02-16 · International Affairs · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1020, S1020-1021; text as passed Senate: CR S1020-1021)

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Where it came from: introduced 2012-02-16 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

An original resolution condemning violence by the Government of Syria against the Syrian people.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the government of Syria's use of force against civilians and its violations of the fundamental human rights and dignity of the Syrian people. Expresses solidarity with the people of Syria, who have exhibited courage and determination to rid themselves of a brutal dictatorship. Expresses disappointment with the governments of the Russian Federation and China for their veto of the U.N. Security Council resolution condemning Bashar al-Assad and the violence in Syria and urges them to reconsider their votes. Encourages Security Council members to pursue a resolution supporting a political solution to the Syrian crisis. Commends the League of Arab States' efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution in Syria. Regrets that the League's observer mission was not able to monitor the full implementation of the League of Arab States' Action Plan of November 2, 2011, due to the escalating violence in Syria. Urges the international community to review legal processes available to hold Syrian government officials accountable for crimes against humanity and violations of human rights.

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An original resolution condemning violence by the Government of Syria against the Syrian people.

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

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Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · 0 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.
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Veto: The power of a president or governor to reject a bill passed by the legislature. Lawmakers can override a veto with a large enough vote (two-thirds of each chamber in Congress).

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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-112sres379.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/112/sres>

Record fed-us-cong112-sres379 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112