Approves the leadership of the President in pursuing the passage of specified United Nations Security Council resolutions which call for: (1) the immediate, complete, and unconditional withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait; (2) the restoration of Kuwait's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity; (3) the release and safe passage of foreign nationals held hostage by Iraq; (4) the imposition of economic sanctions against Iraq; and (5) the maintenance of international peace and security in the Persian Gulf region.
Supports continued action by the President to deter Iraqi aggression and to protect American lives and interests in the region.
Calls on all nations to strengthen the enforcement of the United Nations imposed sanctions against Iraq and to provide assistance for those adversely affected by such sanctions and to refugees fleeing Kuwait and Iraq.
Introduced in Senate
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 887.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-3. Record Vote No: 258.
Roll Call #258 (Senate)Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-3. Record Vote No: 258.
Roll Call #258 (Senate)Received in the House.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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