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S.Con.Res. 89 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the overthrow on April 12, 1980, of the Government of the Republic of Liberia. | PoliFocus

S.Con.Res. 8996th Congress

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the overthrow on April 12, 1980, of the Government of the Republic of Liberia.

Subjects

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary

(Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. Con. Res. 95)

Condemns the summary nature of military trials in Liberia, the executions, and other actions which offend basic principals of justice.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should communicate congressional concern that a continued disregard for internationally recognized standards of justice will seriously affect U.S.-Liberian relations.

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Related Legislation

S.Con.Res. 95An original concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the overthrow on April 12, 1980, of the government of the Republic of Liberia.
1980-06-11Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (Similar provisions inserted in S.Con.Res. 89 as passed in Senate).
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Legislative Actions

1980-04-28
Introduced in Senate
1980-04-28
Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
1980-06-11
Committee on Finance discharged in Senate.
1980-06-11
Committee on Finance discharged in Senate.
1980-06-11
Measure considered in Senate.
1980-06-11
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. Con. Res. 95.
1980-06-11
Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. Con. Res. 95.
1980-06-12
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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