Resolution acknowledges killing of 1.5 million from 1915-1922
Turkey had used leverage as a Nato ally to stifle recognition
Until now, Turkey had used its leverage as a US Nato ally to stifle recognition of the Armenian genocide, and has threatened consequences for bilateral relations.
On three occasions over recent weeks, different Republican senators took to the Senate floor to block the Armenian genocide resolution.
Hamparian said the Armenian American campaign for US recognition dates back to the mid-1960s.