A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Russian President Vladimir Putin should immediately withdraw Russian forces from Ukraine.

119th Congress Introduced by Bernie Sanders

Calls for immediate, unconditional withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukraine and an immediate cessation of attacks.

Introduced in Senate

Summary: SRES 109 — A Senate Resolution on Ukraine

Overview

SRES 109 is a Senate resolution that expresses the sense of the Senate regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It states that the Russian President Vladimir Putin should immediately withdraw Russian forces from Ukraine and cease attacks. This is a non-binding, symbolic resolution (a “sense of the Senate” resolution) rather than a bill that would create enforceable law.

Purpose and Intent

To publicly condemn Russia’s military actions in Ukraine.

To call for an immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory, inside the borders internationally recognized for Ukraine.

To demand an immediate cessation of attacks against Ukraine.

To signal bipartisan or cross-party congressional support for Ukraine and opposition to the invasion, influencing U.S. foreign policy discussions.

Key Provisions

(1) Immediate, complete, and unconditional withdrawal of all Russian military forces from any territory within internationally recognized borders of Ukraine.

(2) Immediate cessation of all attacks against Ukraine.

Scope and Impact

Who/What is affected: The resolution targets Russian military actions and President Putin, addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It reflects U.S. Senate stance and may influence diplomatic signaling and policy discussions.

Legal effect: As a “sense of the Senate” resolution, it is non-binding and carries no direct legal or fiscal force. It does not create enforceable obligations, funding, or regulatory requirements.

Policy impact: While not enforceable, it can shape foreign policy discourse, support for Ukraine, and alignment with U.S. administration actions, sanctions posture, and international diplomacy.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: March 5, 2025.

Status: Introduced in the Senate.

Referral: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations on March 5, 2025 (CR S1583).

Sponsor: Bernie Sanders (primary sponsor).

Additional Context

As a resolution, SRES 109 serves as a formal expression of the Senate’s position rather than a legislative mandate. Its adoption might accompany or reinforce ongoing diplomatic efforts, sanctions regimes, and humanitarian support for Ukraine, but it does not itself authorize spending or impose new legal requirements.

Next Steps

Could be considered further by the Senate or the Committee on Foreign Relations, potentially leading to floor consideration, amendments, or related actions. If enacted as a statue or bill, the provisions would require separate legislative steps; as a resolution, its influence is primarily political and diplomatic.