S.Res. 255 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the forthcoming negotiations by General John Vessey to resolve the fate of Americans missing in Southeast Asia, and other issues of humanitarian concern to the people of the United States and Vietnam.

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Declares that the Senate: (1) expresses its full support for General John Vessey in negotiations with Vietnam to determine the fate of Americans missing in action in Southeast Asia, to facilitate the return of the remains of those deceased missing in action, and to discuss humanitarian issues; and (2) calls on Vietnam to respond positively to the concerns of the American people in a humanitarian context.

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1987-07-24
Introduced in Senate
1987-07-24
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.
1987-07-28
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
1987-07-28
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-0. Record Vote No: 213.
Roll Call #213 (Senate)
1987-07-28
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-0. Record Vote No: 213.
Roll Call #213 (Senate)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the forthcoming negotiations by General John Vessey to resolve the fate of Americans missing in Southeast Asia, and other issues of humanitarian concern to the people of the United States and Vietnam.

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