Endorses the statements of the Secretary of State that: (1) the system of apartheid of South Africa is "totally repugnant to the people of the United States"; (2) the most recent killings "underline how evil and unacceptable apartheid is"; and (3) the most recent act of violence of the South African police is "deplorable" and the people of the United States "have nothing except denunciation to say for it."
Requests the Secretary to conduct a study of the violence in the Eastern Cape area of South Africa between March 21 and March 24, 1985, and to submit a report to the Congress by June 15, 1985, on the circumstances relating to the violence.
For Further Action See S.J.Res.96.
Introduced in Senate
Introduced in the Senate, read the first time.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
The Joint Resolution was modified by unanimous consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 89-4. Record Vote No: 29.
Roll Call #29 (Senate)Passed Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 89-4. Record Vote No: 29.
Roll Call #29 (Senate)Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
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For Previous Action See H.J.Res.228.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported.