3.0.0 44 2022-02-03T05:52:50Z 2023-01-10T02:36:13Z Senate S SRES 2011-02-03 112 2011-02-03 Senate Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S557-558; text as passed Senate: CR S558; text of measure as introduced: CR S552) Floor 2011-02-03 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S557-558; text as passed Senate: CR S558; text of measure as introduced: CR S552) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2011-02-03 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress K000148 Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] JOHN KERRY D MA FORBES N M000303 Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] JOHN MCCAIN R AZ SIDNEY 2011-02-03 True G000359 Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] Lindsey Graham R SC 2011-02-03 True K000367 Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] Amy Klobuchar D MN 2011-02-03 True C000141 Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] Ben Cardin D MD 2011-02-03 True N000032 Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] CLARENCE NELSON D FL WILLIAM 2011-02-03 True D000563 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] Richard Durbin D IL J. 2011-02-03 True L000261 Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] CARL LEVIN D MI MILTON 2011-02-03 True International Affairs Arab-Israeli relations Dams and canals Egypt Foreign aid and international relief Human rights International law and treaties Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Israel Middle East Navigation, waterways, harbors News media and reporting Political parties and affiliation Protest and dissent Religion Rule of law and government transparency Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status International Affairs 00 2011-02-03 Introduced in Senate 2011-02-04T16:37:05Z Acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egyptian strategic partnership in advancing both countries' common interests, including peace and security in the Middle East and North Africa.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the freedoms of assembly, speech, and access to information and supports the people of Egypt in their peaceful calls for a democratic government.

Condemns efforts to provoke violence.

Expresses support for freedom of the press and condemns the intimidation or targeting of journalists.

Urges the Egyptian military to demonstrate professionalism and restraint and emphasizes the importance of working to peacefully restore calm while allowing for nonviolent freedom of expression.

Calls on President Mubarak to begin an orderly and peaceful transition to a democratic political system.

Pledges support for Egypt's transition to a representative democracy and calls on all nations to support the people of Egypt as they work to conduct a successful transition to democracy.

Expresses concern over any organization that espouses an extremist ideology, including the Muslim Brotherhood, and calls upon all political movements and parties in Egypt to affirm their commitment to nonviolence and the rule of law, equal rights of all individuals, accountable institutions of justice, religious tolerance, peaceful relations with Egypt's neighbors, and fundamental democratic principles.

Underscores the importance of any Egyptian government continuing to fulfill its international obligations, including commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty and freedom of navigation through the Suez Canal.

States that U.S. assistance to the Egyptian government, military, and people must advance the goal of ensuring respect for the universal rights of the Egyptian people and will further U.S. security interests in the region.

]]> 82 2011-02-03 Passed Senate without amendment 2011-02-04T16:39:37Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egyptian strategic partnership in advancing both countries' common interests, including peace and security in the Middle East and North Africa.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the freedoms of assembly, speech, and access to information and supports the people of Egypt in their peaceful calls for a democratic government.

Condemns efforts to provoke violence.

Expresses support for freedom of the press and condemns the intimidation or targeting of journalists.

Urges the Egyptian military to demonstrate professionalism and restraint and emphasizes the importance of working to peacefully restore calm while allowing for nonviolent freedom of expression.

Calls on President Mubarak to begin an orderly and peaceful transition to a democratic political system.

Pledges support for Egypt's transition to a representative democracy and calls on all nations to support the people of Egypt as they work to conduct a successful transition to democracy.

Expresses concern over any organization that espouses an extremist ideology, including the Muslim Brotherhood, and calls upon all political movements and parties in Egypt to affirm their commitment to nonviolence and the rule of law, equal rights of all individuals, accountable institutions of justice, religious tolerance, peaceful relations with Egypt's neighbors, and fundamental democratic principles.

Underscores the importance of any Egyptian government continuing to fulfill its international obligations, including commitments under the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty and freedom of navigation through the Suez Canal.

States that U.S. assistance to the Egyptian government, military, and people must advance the goal of ensuring respect for the universal rights of the Egyptian people and will further U.S. security interests in the region.

]]> A resolution supporting democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government in Egypt. Display Title A resolution supporting democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government in Egypt. Official Title as Introduced A resolution supporting democracy, universal rights, and the peaceful transition to a representative government in Egypt. Agreed to Senate 2011-02-03T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112sres44ats/xml/BILLS-112sres44ats.xml 2011-02-03 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S557-558; text as passed Senate: CR S558; text of measure as introduced: CR S552) text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.