S.Res. 40: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding efforts by the United States and others to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

114th Congress · introduced 2015-01-26 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S468-469)

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Where it came from: introduced 2015-01-26 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S468-469) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding efforts by the United States and others to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

Plain summary

Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy that Iran will not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and that all instruments of U.S. power and influence must remain on the table to prevent this outcome. Supports the diplomatic efforts of the United States and the members of the P5+1 countries to reach a comprehensive agreement with Iran that prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Affirms that Senate support for the reimposition of suspended sanctions as well as the imposition of additional sanctions against Iran would be strong if: (1) negotiations fail to achieve a comprehensive agreement, (2) Iran violates the Joint Plan of Action, or (3) Iran violates any final comprehensive agreement on its nuclear program. Agrees that future new sanctions against Iran may include measures further targeting Iran's energy, financial, and strategic economic sectors, and its foreign currency transactions, as well as the designation of additional government officials linked to its illicit nuclear program and sanctions evasion. Supports the universal rights and democratic aspirations of the people of Iran.

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Official text

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding efforts by the United States and others to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)

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Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · 13 cosponsors

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Christopher Murphy (D-CT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Angus S. King, Jr. (I-ME), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)

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Words on this page, explained (2)

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 (Introduced in Senate)
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-114sres40.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/114/sres>

Record fed-us-cong114-sres40 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong114 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong114