Topic: US Senate

WASHINGTON — On August 16, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to United States Permanent Representative to[...]

The death of Bob Dole, at age 98, on December 5, was a loss for American politics and a loss for those championing recognition of the Armenian Genocide. He was[...]

DETROIT — Carl Levin (D-Michigan), one of the longest serving Senators in American history and a steadfast friend of the Armenian community, died on Thursday, July 29 from lung cancer.[...]

WASHINGTON — A total of 38 Senators, led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), urged President Joe Biden to officially recognize the truth of the Armenian[...]

Although some 30 countries have already recognized the Armenian Genocide, recognition by the legislative branch of the most powerful nation in the world has a unique significance and far-reaching impact.[...]

WASHINGTON — The United States Senate voted unanimously on December 12 to adopt Sen. Res. 150 on the Armenian Genocide after unrelenting efforts led by Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and[...]

By Jordain Carney WASHINGTON (The Hill) — The Senate passed a resolution on Thursday, December 12, formally recognizing the Ottoman Empire’s genocide against the Armenian people, a move strongly opposed[...]

WASHINGTON (Axios) —The White House directed Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) to block an effort by Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Thursday, December 5, to pass a[...]

WASHINGTON – Senator Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) again attempted to bring the Armenian Genocide S. 150 resolution to the Senate floor, seeking unanimous consent for the floor voting. Senator Ted Cruz[...]