A concurrent resolution welcoming the independence of the Republic of South Sudan, congratulating the people of South Sudan for freely and peacefully expressing their will through an internationally accepted referendum, and calling on the Governments and people of Sudan and South Sudan to peacefully resolve outstanding issues including the final status of Abyei.

Action history

1. 2011-07-19Received in the House.
2. 2011-07-19Message on Senate action sent to the House.
3. 2011-07-19Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
4. 2011-07-18Introduced in Senate
5. 2011-07-18Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.