Darfur Grade Report For
Barack Obama (Former)
Senate Illinois, Democrat
Leadership Positions
- Member, Foreign Relations (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 Did Not Co-Sponsor
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 No Vote
- Helicopters for Darfur Resolution Voted For
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yahooPrior Grades
- 2008 Grade: n/a
- 2007 Grade: A
- 2006 Grade: A+
Extra Credit
Sen. Obama received extra credit for co-sponsoring the Menendez Amendment for UN peacekeeping in Darfur in 2006.
Additional Information
Sen. Obama signed on to Senator Clinton's February 8, 2008 letter to President Bush. The letter encourages the President to increase the U.S. diplomatic effort on Darfur.
Notes
Contact Barack Obama (Former)
Barack Obama (Former) 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 Barack Obama (Former) 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 Barack Obama (Former) to keep talking and writing about Darfur, ensuring that it remains a key issue for Congress.
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Office Phone: (202) 224-2854
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