SRES 442 · 109th Congress · International Affairs

A resolution expressing the deep disappointment of the Senate with respect to the election of Iran to a leadership position in the United Nations Disarmament Commission and requesting the President to withhold funding to the United Nations unless credible reforms are made.

Introduced 2006-04-25· Sponsored by Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3515)(2006-04-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses disappointment at the failure of the Asia group members of the United Nations Disarmament Commission to stop Iran's election as vice chair of that body. Asserts that the Commission has no credibility on disarmament issues due to Iran's participation, particularly in light of Iran's defiance in disregarding International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Security Council Presidential Statement resolutions relating to its nuclear program. Calls on the United States to reject all Commission resolutions. Condemns Iran's continued intransigence with respect to its nuclear program, treatment of Israel, and sponsorship of terror. States that the Senate shall work to ensure that U.S. funding is withheld from: (1) the regular budget of the United Nations in the amount directed towards the Commission; and (2) any U.N. commission in which the worst violators of the principles it claims to promote are included in its membership. Calls on the United Nations to deny Iranian participation in any U.N. commission until it: (1) complies with Non-Proliferation Treaty and IAEA resolutions; (2) halts all uranium enrichment activities and its calls for Israel's destruction; and (3) withdraws…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (5)

5 Republicans