S.Res. 453: A resolution condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.

113th Congress · introduced 2014-05-21 · International Affairs · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3384)

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Where it came from: introduced 2014-05-21 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

A resolution condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.

Plain summary

Condemns the charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and calls for the release of her and her children. Encourages U.S. efforts to support religious freedom in Sudan, including by requiring before normalizing relations or lifting sanctions that Sudan abide by international standards of religious freedom. Urges the government of Sudan to ensure that the drafting process for the new constitution includes civil society leaders and representatives of all major political parties in order to ensure freedom of religion, respect for human rights, and recognition of Sudan as a multireligious, multiethnic, and multicultural nation. Recognizes that every individual should have the opportunity to practice his or her religion without fear of discrimination. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to end religious discrimination and to pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of all individuals. Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue their support for initiatives worldwide that support religious freedom.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate amended), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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A resolution condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate amended)

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Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · 30 cosponsors

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Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John Boozman (R-AR), Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Susan M. Collins (R-ME), John Cornyn (R-TX)

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Words on this page, explained (3)

Ballot initiative: A proposed law or constitutional amendment that citizens place on the ballot by gathering enough voter signatures, so voters decide it directly. About half the states allow some form of it.
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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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate amended)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-113sres453.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/113/sres>

Record fed-us-cong113-sres453 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong113 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong113