A concurrent resolution condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens for over 4 years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demanding their immediate and unconditional release.

12/19/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Condemns:
(1) the kidnappings of Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and calls for their immediate release;
(2) FARC for the murder of Tom Janis and for its use of kidnapping for ransom, extortion, and drug trafficking, and for supporting and spreading terror within Colombia. Expresses sympathy to the hostages' relatives. Reconfirms that the U.S. government does not make concessions to terrorists. Reiterates that the U.S. government supports efforts to secure the hostages' safe return to the United States.

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Sponsor

• Sen. Bill Nelson [D, FL]
• and 18 Co-Sponsors
  • Wayne Allard
  • Sen. Max Baucus [D, MT]
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA]
  • Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D, MD]
  • Sen. Saxby Chambliss [R, GA]
  • Norm Coleman
  • Larry Craig
  • Sen. Christopher Dodd [D, CT]
  • Sen. Russell Feingold [D, WI]
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D, CA]
  • Charles Hagel
  • Sen. John Isakson [R, GA]
  • Sen. John Kerry [D, MA]
  • Sen. Joseph Lieberman [I, CT]
  • Sen. Mel Martinez [R, FL]
  • Sen. Robert Menéndez [D, NJ]
  • Gordon Smith
  • Sen. Arlen Specter [D, PA]
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Committees

• Senate Foreign Relations
• 1 more
  • House Foreign Affairs
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Amendments

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Amendments to S.Con.Res.53

Number	Status	Purpose
S.Amdt.3881	Pass	To amend the preamble.

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Introduced		Voted on by Senate
November 16, 2007		December 19, 2007

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• Dec 19, 2007: Received in the House.
• Passed by Unanimous Consent in the Senate on Dec 19, 2007. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
• Dec 19, 2007: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
• Dec 19, 2007: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
• Dec 19, 2007: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
• Dec 19, 2007: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
• Dec 19, 2007: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 12/18/2007 S15936)
• Passed by Unanimous Consent in the Senate on Dec 19, 2007. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 12/18/2007 S15936)
• Nov 16, 2007: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
• Introduced on Nov 16, 2007.

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Related Bills:

• H.Con.Res.260

Related Issue Areas:

• Foreign policy
• Americans in foreign countries
• Colombia
• Commemorations
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• Congressional tributes
• Criminal justice
• Drug abuse
• Drug traffic
• Extortion
• Hostages
• Insurgency
• International affairs
• Kidnapping
• Latin America
• Murder
• Politics and government
• Terrorism
• Terrorists

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...Billion to the U.N. (2007) SPONSOR resolution rejecting photo ID requirements for voting. (Resolution on Voting, S.Con.Res.53, 9/05) Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared “sanctuary cities.” (S.Con.Res., 3/08) Voted YES on allowing ille

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...$850 Billion to the U.N. (2007) SPONSOR resolution rejecting photo ID requirements for voting. (Resolution on Voting, S.Con.Res.53, 9/05) Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared “sanctuary cities.” (S.Con.Res., 3/08) Voted YES on allowing

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...you sitting home eating chocolates !!! Let me list a few measures that Barack Hussein Obama backs. He sponsored S.CON.RES.53: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that any effort to impose photo identification requirements for votin

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January 07, 2009 Speaking the Truth : Obama and his voting record

Let's just look @ the facts and the voting record:He sponsored S.CON.RES.53: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that any effort to impose photo identification requirements for voting should be rejected. ...

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November 30, 2008 Barack Obama Agenda| Barack Obama Famous Quotes on Government ...

... of extensive fraud in U.S. elections or of multiple voting.” LEGISLATIVE OUTCOME:Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; never came to a vote. Source: Resolution on Voting (S.CON.RES.53) 05-SC53 on Sep 20, 2005 ...

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October 29, 2008 Right Up Front...: It's Time To Play, "Name. That. Accomplishment!"

109 S.CON.RES. 53 Expressing the sense of Congress that any effort to impose photo identification requirements for voting should be rejected. IS 109 S.RES. 291 To congratulate the Chicago White Sox on winning the 2005 World Series ...

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