United States · Bill · SJRES
S.J.Res. 240 (99th)
A joint resolution opposing the Soviet Union's invasion and six year occupation of Afghanistan against the national will of the Afghan people.
Introduced
2 December 1985
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Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
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Summary
Declares that the Senate: (1) condemns the six years of aggression against the Afghan people; (2) calls for continued aid for such people; and (3) urges the conclusion of a negotiated political settlement based on the complete withdrawal of foreign troops, restoration of the independent status of Afghanistan, self-determination for the Afghan people, and the safe return of the Afghan refugees.
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4 official files
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 18 December 1985
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 13 December 1985
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 11 December 1985
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 2 December 1985
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/240
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/99/sjres/240