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.
SCONRES 7 is a Senate concurrent resolution condemning Russia’s detention of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition leader jailed for criticizing Vladimir Putin’s regime, the invasion of Ukraine, and advocating for democracy. It calls for his immediate release, urges Russia to free all political prisoners, and expresses solidarity with advocates for democratic values in Russia. The resolution specifically references Kara-Murza’s history of poisoning attempts, his arrest for "spreading false information" after speaking out, and his recent high treason charges. It does not create new laws or impose sanctions but formally expresses congressional opposition to his unjust detention.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
May 2023
Senate Passage
Nov 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced Mar 23, 2023
Last action Nov 6, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Nov 2, 2023
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Nov 2, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
May 4, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
upper
May 3, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
upper
Mar 23, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S939)
upper
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Ray Luján
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Chuck Grassley
RRepublican
Co
Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
Co
James E. Risch
RRepublican
Co
John W. Hickenlooper
DDemocratic
Co
Marco Rubio
RRepublican
Co
Patty Murray
DDemocratic
Co
Pete Ricketts
RRepublican
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