S.Res. 435 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine. | PoliFocus

S.Res. 435115th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

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International Affairs

Summary

Recognizes the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extends sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of that tragedy. Encourages dissemination of information regarding the famine.

Condemns the systematic violations of human rights of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet government.

Recognizes the 1988 findings of the Commission on the Ukraine Famine that Joseph Stalin committed genocide against the Ukrainians in 1932-1933.

Supports the continuing efforts of the people of Ukraine to work toward ensuring democratic principles, a free-market economy, and respect for human rights.

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Related Legislation

H.Res. 608Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.
2017-11-29Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
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H.Res. 931Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.
2018-12-11Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Legislative Actions

2018-03-14
Introduced in Senate
2018-03-14
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1737)
2018-09-26
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2018-10-01
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
2018-10-01
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
2018-10-01
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608.
2018-10-03
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6503-6504; text: CR S6503-6504)
2018-10-03
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6503-6504; text: CR S6503-6504)

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