S.Res. 347: A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of Anita Ashok Datar and condemning the terrorist attack in Bamako, Mali, on November 20, 2015.

114th Congress · introduced 2016-01-20 · International Affairs · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S450)

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Where it came from: introduced 2016-01-20 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of Anita Ashok Datar and condemning the terrorist attack in Bamako, Mali, on November 20, 2015.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the terrorist attack in Bamako, Mali, on November 20, 2015. Honors the memory of Anita Ashok Datar, the U.S. citizen who was killed in the attack. Recognizes Anita Ashok Datar's commitment to international development and public health, including her work to connect low-income women to quality health services. Extends heartfelt condolences and prayers to: (1) Anita Ashok Datar's family, friends, and colleagues, and particularly to her son, Rohan; and (2) the individuals touched by her life or affected by her death, including the dedicated development professionals and volunteers that continue to engage in humanitarian and development efforts. Pledges to continue to work to counter violent extremism, including through education and health care, in the United States and abroad.

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Official text

A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of Anita Ashok Datar and condemning the terrorist attack in Bamako, Mali, on November 20, 2015.

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

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Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · 15 cosponsors

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Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] reported raising $21.3 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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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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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-114sres347.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/114/sres>

Record fed-us-cong114-sres347 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong114 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong114