Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian Federation's status as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council contravenes the spirit and purpose of the United Nations, that the rights and privileges it enjoys in that role be limited, suspended, or terminated, and that the Republic of India be appointed as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council with all the rights and privileges of the position.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution expresses the sense that Russia's attack on Ukraine is a breach of United Nations (U.N.) Charter.

The resolution urges the executive branch to determine whether Russia is lawfully a member of the U.N. Security Council.

The resolution also urges the United States, in conjunction with other U.N. members, (1) to limit, suspend, or terminate Russia's rights and privileges as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council; and (2) to support India's accession as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.

Bill 118 HRES 909, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian Federation's status as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council contravenes the spirit and purpose of the United Nations," calls for a reevaluation of Russia's role as a permanent member of the UN Security Council. The bill suggests that the rights and privileges enjoyed by Russia in this position should be limited, suspended, or terminated.

Furthermore, the bill proposes that the Republic of India be appointed as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, with all the rights and privileges that come with this position. This move is seen as a way to better align the Security Council with the current global landscape and to ensure that countries that uphold democratic values and respect international norms are given a greater voice in international affairs.

Overall, the bill aims to address concerns about Russia's actions on the international stage and to advocate for a more representative and effective UN Security Council by including India as a permanent member.
Congress
118
Number
HRES - 909
Introduced on
2023-12-05
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the sense that Russia's attack on Ukraine is a breach of United Nations (U.N.) Charter.

The resolution urges the executive branch to determine whether Russia is lawfully a member of the U.N. Security Council.

The resolution also urges the United States, in conjunction with other U.N. members, (1) to limit, suspend, or terminate Russia's rights and privileges as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council; and (2) to support India's accession as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.

Bill 118 HRES 909, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian Federation's status as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council contravenes the spirit and purpose of the United Nations," calls for a reevaluation of Russia's role as a permanent member of the UN Security Council. The bill suggests that the rights and privileges enjoyed by Russia in this position should be limited, suspended, or terminated.

Furthermore, the bill proposes that the Republic of India be appointed as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, with all the rights and privileges that come with this position. This move is seen as a way to better align the Security Council with the current global landscape and to ensure that countries that uphold democratic values and respect international norms are given a greater voice in international affairs.

Overall, the bill aims to address concerns about Russia's actions on the international stage and to advocate for a more representative and effective UN Security Council by including India as a permanent member.
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Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian Federation's status as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council contravenes the spirit and purpose of the United Nations, that the rights and privileges it enjoys in that role be limited, suspended, or terminated, and that the Republic of India be appointed as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council with all the rights and privileges of the position.
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International Affairs

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Latest Summary11/21/2024

This resolution expresses the sense that Russia's attack on Ukraine is a breach of United Nations (U.N.) Charter.

The resolution urges the executive branch to determine whether Russia is lawfully a member of the U.N. Security Council.

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Latest Action12/5/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.