Richard Durbin (D-IL)
A resolution condemning Russian incursions into NATO territory and reaffirming Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
A Democratic resolution with 8 Republican cosponsors · See all 16 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution is intended to condemn various Russian actions against NATO member countries and Ukraine. It addresses specific instances where Russian drones and fighter jets entered the airspace of nations like Poland, Romania, and Estonia. The text also highlights Russian military aircraft being intercepted near Alaska. Through this resolution, the Senate seeks to condemn Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine and the kidnapping of children. Finally, it serves to reaffirm the commitment to collective self-defense under Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +8
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The resolution explicitly reaffirms the United States' commitment to the collective defense of all NATO allies.
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution condemns the kidnapping of children, which is a stance in favor of their safety.
- Scored +2
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Strengthening international alliances provides a more stable security environment for service members.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reaffirmation of Collective Defense: By reaffirming the Article 5 commitment to collective self-defense (Section 3), the resolution aims to support the security of NATO member countries and their citizens.
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Condemnation of Aggression: The resolution condemns Russian incursions into NATO territory and airspace (Section 1), as well as the assault on Ukraine and the kidnapping of Ukrainian children (Section 2), which serves to officially denounce these actions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The resolution explicitly reaffirms the United States' commitment to the collective defense of all NATO allies. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The reaffirmation of Article 5 commitment supports the global security framework that protects those in service.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution condemns the kidnapping of children, which is a stance in favor of their safety. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Strengthening international alliances provides a more stable security environment for service members.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — The resolution condemns the kidnapping of children by Russia, which indirectly highlights the protection of children's welfare.
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/14/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/8/2025
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
John BarrassoRepublican · Wyoming
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat · Michigan
John ThuneRepublican · South Dakota
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana