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S.Res. 195 · 119th Congress

A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

IntroducedInternational Affairs
IntroducedMay 1, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, May 15, 2025: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 50. Record Vote Number: 259. (consideration: CR S2941-2947)

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. May 1, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. May 15, 2025 · SenateMotion to Discharge Rejected 45–50
    On the Motion to Discharge · needed a majority
    R 0 yes, 50 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Cory A. Booker D-NJ
  • Christopher A. Coons D-DE
  • Richard J. Durbin D-IL
  • John W. Hickenlooper D-CO
  • Jeff Merkley D-OR
  • Jon Ossoff D-GA
  • Alex Padilla D-CA
  • Brian Schatz D-HI
  • Adam B. Schiff D-CA
  • Charles E. Schumer D-NY
  • Jeanne Shaheen D-NH
  • Chris Van Hollen D-MD
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  • Raphael G. Warnock D-GA
  • Elizabeth Warren D-MA