Darfur Grade Report For
Russell Feingold
Senate Wisconsin, Democrat
Leadership Positions
- Member, Foreign Relations (Chair, African Affairs)
Darfur Legislation
Sponsorships
- Darfur Accountability Act Co-Sponsored
- Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Co-Sponsored
- Civilian Protection Co-Sponsored
- No-Fly Zone Co-Sponsored
- Sudan Divestment Authorization Act Co-Sponsored
- China Resolution Co-Sponsored
- Hybrid Force Resolution Co-Sponsored
Votes
- Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Voted For
- Civilian Protection Voted For
- No-Fly Zone Voted For
- Genocide Accountability Act Voted For
- China Resolution Voted For
- Hybrid Force Resolution Voted For
- Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act Voted For
- Protecting Funding for International Peacekeeping Voted For
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yahooPrior Grades
- 2007 Grade: A+
- 2006 Grade: A
Extra Credit
Sen. Feingold received extra credit for co-sponsoring the Genocide Accountability Act in 2007.
Additional Information
On May 8, 2007, signed a letter to President Bush asking him to send a clear message to Sudan that they must ensure continued humanitarian access.
In February 2007, Senator Feingold introduced Senate Resolution 76 that calls for a comprehensive strategy to protect civilians, reduce violence, and contribute to a lasting peace in the Darfur, eastern Chad, and Central African Republic region.
In January 2007, Senator Feingold wrote letters to influential presidents of African Union (AU) member states urging them not to allow the government of Sudan to chair the AU in 2007.
In September 2006, Senator Feingold wrote to Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Richard Lugar asking for a full committee hearing on Darfur to discuss policy options for addressing the rapid deterioration of conditions in Darfur.
Senator Feingold has delivered several floor statements on the need for aggressive U.S. and international action to halt the genocide in Darfur (in April, May, and September 2006).
Senator Feingold co-sponsored Senate Amendment 3777 to the Emergency Appropriations Bill of 2006.
The Senator has sent oversight letters to the President, Secretary Rice, and to African Union Chairman Denis Sassou-Nguesso. He has also signed letters to the Arab League, and the foreign ministers of China and Russia, urging them to pressure the government of Sudan to stop the violence in Darfur.
Notes
Contact Russell Feingold
Russell Feingold has received a cumulative grade of “A+” for supporting and voting in favor of all significant Darfur legislation. This member of Congress is a champion of the cause and has taken crucial action to end the genocide in Darfur.
Thank Russell Feingold for helping to protect civilians and save lives. Remind the senator, however, that the genocide continues and we still need strong support to end the atrocities in Darfur. We need Russell Feingold to keep talking and writing about Darfur, ensuring that it remains a key issue for Congress.
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