S. Res. 113 (119th)Bill Overview

A resolution reaffirming the fundamental principle prohibiting any state from forcibly acquiring the territory of another state.

Simple ResolutionInternational Affairs|International Affairs
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Democratic
Introduced
Mar 5, 2025
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Current stageCommittee

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1584)

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01 · The brief
Plain-English summaryWhat this bill actually does

This Senate resolution reaffirms the principle that no state may use force to acquire another state's territory. It cites Russia's invasion and occupation of Ukraine and restates that states must not threaten or use force against another state's territorial or political integrity.

Why people may split

Liberals want stronger follow-up aid and accountability measures

Watch point

Symbolic foreign-policy resolution generally easy but may attract some partisan amendments or opposition in House.

This Senate resolution reaffirms the principle that no state may use force to acquire another state's territory.

It cites Russia's invasion and occupation of Ukraine and restates that states must not threaten or use force against another state's territorial or political integrity.

Passage5/100

Simple Senate resolutions do not create law; adoption by the Senate is plausible but 'becoming law' is highly unlikely.

CredibilityPartial

How solid the drafting looks.

Contention18/100

Liberals want stronger follow-up aid and accountability measures

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
StatesLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitAffirms international legal norm against conquest, reinforcing U.S. commitment to territorial integrity.
  • StatesSignals diplomatic support to Ukraine and other threatened states, bolstering their international standing.
  • Potential benefitProvides rhetorical backing for allies and partners, facilitating coordinated diplomatic or sanctions responses.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenIs nonbinding and therefore has no direct legal, military, or financial enforcement effect.
  • Potential burdenCould be perceived as symbolic posturing without substantive policy follow‑through or resources.
  • Potential burdenMay limit diplomatic flexibility by publicly committing the U.S. stance on territorial disputes.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberals want stronger follow-up aid and accountability measures
Progressive90%

Likely supportive as a clear statement against aggression and for Ukrainian sovereignty.

Would view the resolution as morally correct but insufficient without follow-up aid or stronger measures.

Leans supportive
Centrist95%

Likely broadly supportive as a low-cost, normative affirmation of international norms.

Sees it as an appropriate, nonbinding signal but expects clarity it does not obligate new expenditures or military commitments.

Leans supportive
Conservative80%

Generally supportive because it defends territorial sovereignty and deters aggression.

Some conservatives may worry the language could be construed as implying automatic U.S. intervention or justify additional spending.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

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Passage likelihood5/100

Simple Senate resolutions do not create law; adoption by the Senate is plausible but 'becoming law' is highly unlikely.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the Senate will prioritize a non-binding foreign-policy resolution
  • Potential for partisan debate tied to broader geopolitical messaging
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

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Liberals want stronger follow-up aid and accountability measures

Simple Senate resolutions do not create law; adoption by the Senate is plausible but 'becoming law' is highly unlikely.

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