A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of Turkey's crackdown on dissent related to its incursion into northeast Syria, and broader human rights violations.
USA116th CongressSRES-418| Senate
| Updated: 11/12/2019
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Senator
Tennessee
Cosponsors (10)
Foreign Relations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution (1) reaffirms U.S. support of peaceful dissent in Turkey; (2) calls on Turkey to lift restrictions on freedom of expression and uphold democratic standards; and (3) encourages the United States to raise the issue of suppressed free speech in Turkey, both bilaterally and multilaterally.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6511)
International Affairs
AsiaConflicts and warsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeHuman rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyNews media and reportingProtest and dissentSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSyriaTurkey
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of Turkey's crackdown on dissent related to its incursion into northeast Syria, and broader human rights violations.
USA116th CongressSRES-418| Senate
| Updated: 11/12/2019
This resolution (1) reaffirms U.S. support of peaceful dissent in Turkey; (2) calls on Turkey to lift restrictions on freedom of expression and uphold democratic standards; and (3) encourages the United States to raise the issue of suppressed free speech in Turkey, both bilaterally and multilaterally.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6511)
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Senator
Tennessee
Cosponsors (10)
Foreign Relations Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AsiaConflicts and warsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeHuman rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyNews media and reportingProtest and dissentSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSyriaTurkey