S.Res. 384: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, resulting humanitarian and development challenges, and the urgent need for a political solution to the crisis.

S.Res. 384: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, resulting humanitarian and development challenges, and the urgent need for a political solution to the crisis.

113th Congress · introduced 2014-03-13 · International Affairs · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2166)

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Where it came from: introduced 2014-03-13 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, resulting humanitarian and development challenges, and the urgent need for a political solution to the crisis.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the unlawful use of violence against civilians by all parties to the conflict in Syria, particularly the violence and human rights violations by the government of Syria. Urges all parties to halt indiscriminate attacks on civilians. Affirms the neutrality of medical professionals providing humanitarian assistance and health care on a non-political basis. Urges all parties in Syria to allow for access to humanitarian aid throughout the Syrian Arab Republic. Supports the full implementation of United Nations (U.N.) Security Council Resolution 2139 calling for unimpeded access of humanitarian assistance to all Syrians. Calls on the international community to assist the people of Syria in meeting basic needs, implement steps that prevent gender-based violence, and support neighboring countries and host communities that are supporting Syrian refugees. Calls on international donors and aid agencies to integrate humanitarian relief and longer term development programs to address the protracted crisis in Syria. Calls on the President to develop and submit to Congress a strategy for U.S. engagement in the Syrian humanitarian crisis.

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Official text

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, resulting humanitarian and development challenges, and the urgent need for a political solution to the crisis.

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

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Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · 26 cosponsors

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Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Christopher Murphy (D-CT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Angus S. King, Jr. (I-ME), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Susan M. Collins (R-ME), John Cornyn (R-TX), John Boozman (R-AR), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] reported raising $903,436 (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Words on this page, explained (3)

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)
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-113sres384.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/113/sres>

Record fed-us-cong113-sres384 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong113 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong113