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H.J.Res. 602 (100th)

A joint resolution in support of the restoration of a free and independent Cambodia and the protection of the Cambodian people from a return to power by the genocidal Khmer Rouge.

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

30 June 1988

Last action

18 October 1988 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 100-502.

Sponsors

Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4], Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Boulter, Beau [R-TX-13], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Konnyu, Ernest L. [R-CA-12], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Martin, Lynn M. [R-IL-16]

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Summary

Declares that all parties seeking a settlement of the conflict in Cambodia, including the United States, should have among their highest priorities the restoration of an independent Cambodia and the protection of the Cambodian people from a return to power by the Khmer Rouge. Calls on Vietnam to withdraw its forces from Cambodia and deny haven to the Khmer Rouge. Declares that the United States and the international community should use all means available to prevent a return to power of Pol Pot. Calls on the President to seek inclusion, in United Nations resolutions relating to Cambodia, the principle that those responsible for acts of genocide and human rights violations shall not return to power in Cambodia upon the withdrawal of foreign occupation forces. Encourages support of non-Communist Cambodian forces. Declares that the United States, in consultation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, should consider whether a Cambodian settlement could be facilitated by an international conference on Cambodia and international peacekeeping forces.

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Timeline

  1. 30 June 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 June 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 June 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 July 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 July 1988

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 July 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  7. 3 August 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  8. 3 August 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 3 August 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  10. 8 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 8 August 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  13. 10 August 1988

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 14 September 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 935.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 14 September 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S.J.RES. 347 without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  16. 14 September 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  17. 16 September 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  18. 16 September 1988

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  19. 20 September 1988

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  20. 6 October 1988

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  21. 7 October 1988

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  22. 7 October 1988

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  23. 18 October 1988

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 100-502.

    Source: President

  24. 18 October 1988

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  25. 18 October 1988

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

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Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 19 October 1988

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 8 August 1988

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 30 June 1988

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