A concurrent resolution condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.
Summary
This concurrent resolution officially condemns the Russian government’s imprisonment of opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza and calls for his immediate release. The measure further urges the President and international leaders to secure the freedom of all political prisoners held in Russia and Belarus, as well as Ukrainian citizens detained by Russian forces. While this resolution does not create new domestic laws, it serves as a formal statement of U.S. foreign policy intended to pressure foreign governments to uphold human rights and the rule of law.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 87.
Feb 21, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 87. (text: CR S1119-1125)
Feb 21, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1061-1063, S1075-1119)
Feb 20, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1015-1019)
Feb 19, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 58. (CR S1006)
Feb 18, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Feb 18, 2025
