US SR123 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-04-04 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2282)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-04-04 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2282)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution lauds the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for its contributions to the safety, security, and democratic systems of its member states, and reaffirms U.S. commitment to NATO's mission. It also calls on NATO members to fulfill their pledges to fully share the security burden by increasing their defense spending, and expresses the Senate's readiness to consider North Macedonia's application to join NATO.
Title
A resolution supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and recognizing its 70 years of accomplishments.
Sponsors
| Sen. James Risch [R-ID] | Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ] | Sen. Thom Tillis [R-NC] | Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] |
| Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI] | Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Mitt Romney [R-UT] | Sen. John Barrasso [R-WY] |
| Sen. Tom Udall [D-NM] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] |
| Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO] | Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-SC] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] | Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA] |
| Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] | Sen. Todd Young [R-IN] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Rob Portman [R-OH] |
| Sen. Joni Ernst [R-IA] | Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-04 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2282) |
| 2019-04-03 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55. |
| 2019-04-03 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report. |
| 2019-04-03 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 2019-03-27 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2055) |
Subjects
Alliances
Collective security
Congressional tributes
Defense spending
Europe
International affairs
International law and treaties
Military command and structure
Military readiness
North Macedonia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Collective security
Congressional tributes
Defense spending
Europe
International affairs
International law and treaties
Military command and structure
Military readiness
North Macedonia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
