The U.S. Senate yesterday unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Ugandan Parliament to reject a proposed bill that would impose harsh penalties—including life imprisonment and the death penalty—against gay people. The resolution, sponsored by Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wisc.), “encourages” the U.S. Secretary of State to “closely monitor human rights abuses that occur because of sexual orientation and to encourage the repeal or reform of laws.” Iran, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan are among the countries where the penalty for homosexuality includes death. The Senate bill calls on governments of all countries to reject similar laws.

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