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H.Con.Res. 237 (98th)

A concurrent resolution declaring the support of the United States for the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free of foreign domination.

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Introduced

18 November 1983

Last action

4 October 1984 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See S.Con.Res.74.

Sponsors

Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-14], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Hance, Kent R. [D-TX-19], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31]

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Summary

Declares that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) support the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free from foreign domination; (2) provide the Afghans, upon request, with material assistance; and (3) pursue a negotiated settlement of the war in Afghanistan based on the total withdrawal of Soviet troops and the recognition of the right of the Afghans to choose their own destiny.

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Timeline

  1. 18 November 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 November 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 November 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 December 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 March 1984

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

  6. 4 October 1984

    Committee

    For Further Action See S.Con.Res.74.

    Source: Committee

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