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H.Con.Res. 208 (99th)

A concurrent resolution deploring the intention of the United States to withdraw from the compulsory jurisdiction of the World Court.

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Introduced

7 October 1985

Last action

18 October 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

Sponsors

Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19]

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7 February 2024

Summary

Declares that the Congress deplores the President's notification to the U.N. Secretary General that the United States is withdrawing from the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice, and reaffirms its support for the international rule of law and the role of the Court.

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Timeline

  1. 7 October 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 October 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 October 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 October 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

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