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A resolution establishing the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission.

USA116th CongressSRES-80| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2019
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (21)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

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  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution establishes the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission to (1) serve as a forum for bipartisan discussion of international human rights issues and promotion of internationally recognized human rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (2) raise awareness of international human rights violations through regular briefings and hearings; and (3) collaborate with the executive branch, human rights entities, and nongovernmental organizations to promote human rights initiatives within the Senate.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-718
A resolution establishing the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission.
Feb 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1542-1543)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-718
    A resolution establishing the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission.


  • February 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1542-1543)

Congress

Related Bills

  • SRES 116-725: A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.
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A resolution establishing the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission.

USA116th CongressSRES-80| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2019
This resolution establishes the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission to (1) serve as a forum for bipartisan discussion of international human rights issues and promotion of internationally recognized human rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (2) raise awareness of international human rights violations through regular briefings and hearings; and (3) collaborate with the executive branch, human rights entities, and nongovernmental organizations to promote human rights initiatives within the Senate.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-718
A resolution establishing the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission.
Feb 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1542-1543)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-718
    A resolution establishing the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission.


  • February 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1542-1543)
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (21)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • SRES 116-725: A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional agenciesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional tributesHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesMembers of CongressSenate