S.Res. 432: A resolution congratulating the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence.

115th Congress · introduced 2018-03-12 · International Affairs · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2016-2017; text: CR S2016-2017)

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Where it came from: introduced 2018-03-12 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

A resolution congratulating the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence.

Plain summary

Congratulates the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence. Commends: (1) the people and governments of such countries for their successful reforms and economic growth since 1991, and (2) such countries for their commitment to democracy and respect for human rights and for their leadership in furthering those values abroad. Applauds the partnership the United States enjoys with the Baltic states in many spheres, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Recognizes the determination of such governments to strengthen transatlantic security. Reiterates the continued support of the Senate for the European Deterrence Initiative.

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

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Official text

A resolution congratulating the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate amended)

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Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] · 18 cosponsors

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Christopher Murphy (D-CT), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), James E. Risch (R-ID), Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ted Cruz (R-TX), John Barrasso (R-WY), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Gary C. Peters (D-MI)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] reported raising $1.2 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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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.
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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-115sres432.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/115/sres>

Record fed-us-cong115-sres432 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong115 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong115