A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for the implementation of the July 29, 1987, accord with respect to Sri Lanka as the best hope for peace.

Summary

Commends Sri Lankan President Jayewardene and Indian Prime Minister Gandhi for successfully negotiating the July 29, 1987, accord aimed at achieving a peaceful solution to the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. Calls upon parties to the accord to adhere to its terms. Urges Tamil militants to settle their differences peacefully. Calls upon the Sri Lankan authorities to fulfill their responsibilities to ensure the protection of the human rights of all Sri Lankans. Calls upon the President to work with other nations toward the establishment of an international fund or other multinational effort to provide resources for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Sri Lanka.

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Timeline

1. 13 October 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 October 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 October 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 October 1987

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported.

   Source: Committee

5. 14 October 1987

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 27 October 1987

   Passed

   Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

7. 27 October 1987

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

8. 27 October 1987

   Floor

   Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

   Source: Floor

9. 28 October 1987

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 October 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing
• · hsfa00 · Standing

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