A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Sudan to devote ample political commitment and material resources towards the achievement and implementation of a negotiated resolution to the national and regional conflicts in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Darfur, Sudan.

4/14/2008--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.) Expresses the concern and compassion of the citizens of the United States for the citizens of Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic who have been gravely affected by interrelated violence and instability in these countries. Calls upon all parties to these conflicts to cease hostilities and uphold basic human rights. Urges the governments of Chad and Sudan, with support from regional and international stakeholders, including France, Libya, and China, to commit to another round of negotiations towards a sustainable political solution for national and regional stability. Urges the government of Chad to strengthen democratic institutions, respect human rights, and uphold its commitment to protect its own citizens. Encourages the U.S. government and the international community to support the multilateral peacekeeping missions in Darfur, eastern Chad, and the northern Central African Republic, along with assistance to meet the continuing humanitarian and security needs in these areas.


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Sponsor

• Sen. Russell Feingold [D, WI]
• and 23 Co-Sponsors
  • Sen. Joseph Biden [D, DE]
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA]
  • Sen. Sherrod Brown [D, OH]
  • Sen. Samuel Brownback [R, KS]
  • Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D, MD]
  • Sen. Hillary Clinton [D, NY]
  • Norm Coleman
  • Sen. Christopher Dodd [D, CT]
  • Charles Hagel
  • Sen. John Isakson [R, GA]
  • Sen. John Kerry [D, MA]
  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D, MN]
  • Sen. Mary Landrieu [D, LA]
  • Sen. Patrick Leahy [D, VT]
  • Sen. Carl Levin [D, MI]
  • Sen. Joseph Lieberman [I, CT]
  • Sen. Richard Lugar [R, IN]
  • Sen. Mel Martinez [R, FL]
  • Sen. Robert Menéndez [D, NJ]
  • Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D, MD]
  • Sen. Bill Nelson [D, FL]
  • Sen. Debbie Ann Stabenow [D, MI]
  • Sen. George Voinovich [R, OH]
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Committees

• Senate Foreign Relations

Amendments

This bill has no amendments.

Amendments to S.Res.470

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Introduced		Voted on by Senate
March 04, 2008		April 14, 2008

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• Apr 14, 2008: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
• Passed by Unanimous Consent in the Senate on Apr 14, 2008. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
• Introduced on Mar 04, 2008.
• Mar 04, 2008: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Related Bills:

• S.Res.632

Related Issue Areas:

• Foreign policy
• Africa (Sub-Saharan)
• Armed forces
• Armistices
• 30 more
• Central African Republic
• Chad
• China
• Civil liberties
• Defense policy
• Democracy
• Diplomacy
• Displaced persons
• East Asia
• Europe
• Foreign aid
• France
• Human rights
• Immigration
• Insurgency
• International affairs
• International cooperation
• International military forces
• International relief
• Libya
• Military assistance
• Peace negotiations
• Peace treaties
• Peacekeeping forces
• Political participation
• Politics and government
• Refugees
• Sudan
• Violence
• Middle East and North Africa

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