SRES 119 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution recognizing the 202nd anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.

Senate Resolution 119 recognizes the 202nd anniversary of Greece's independence (celebrated March 25, 2023) and celebrates the shared democratic values between Greece and the United States. The resolution highlights historical ties, including U.S. support during Greece's 1821 independence struggle, Greece's role in World War II, and its current status as a U.S. NATO ally. It also commends Greece's contributions to global security and its support for Ukraine's sovereignty following Russia's invasion. This procedural resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to strengthen bilateral relations without enacting new laws.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2023

Committee Review

May 2023

Senate Passage

May 2023

House Passage

President

Introduced Mar 23, 2023 Last action May 4, 2023

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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May 4, 2023

Introduced

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1543; text: 3/23/2023 CR S935-936)

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May 4, 2023

Upper · Passed

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1543; text: 3/23/2023 CR S935-936)

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May 3, 2023

Upper · Passed

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

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May 3, 2023

Upper · Passed

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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Mar 23, 2023

Committee

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Mar 23, 2023

Introduced

Introduced in Senate

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1 primary · 42 co-sponsors