A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the Presidential report with respect to the indebtedness of the Government of Ukraine.
This joint resolution (SJRES 117) formally rejects a report submitted by the President to Congress on November 18, 2024, regarding the U.S. government's position on Ukraine's national debt. It directly addresses the President's proposal concerning Ukraine's indebtedness, which Congress is now disapproving. The resolution itself is the mechanism for this disapproval, requiring no new policy changes or funding. It does not alter existing debt agreements or provide new funding but formally opposes the administration's stated position on Ukraine's debt. This is a procedural action focused solely on the President's report, not on Ukraine's debt obligations themselves.
Bill status
introduced
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Nov 19, 2024
Last action Nov 20, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Nov 20, 2024
How they voted
37–61
Failed · 2 other
Total votes 100
Nov 20, 2024
D
Democratic47
100% Nay
I
Independent4
100% Nay
R
Republican49
75% Yea
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Nov 20, 2024
Vote failed
Senate Vote: Motion to Proceed Rejected (37-61-2)
senate
Nov 19, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Pursuant to PL 118-50(e)(1), Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 566.
upper
Nov 19, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Rand Paul
RRepublican
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