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H.Res. 245 (105th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of a free and fair referendum on self-determination for the people of Western Sahara.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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25 September 1997

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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7 April 2025

Summary

Expresses support for: (1) former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker III in his mission as Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General for the Western Sahara; and (2) a referendum on self-determination for the Western Sahara people meeting specified criteria. Requests the administration to support Baker in his mission of organizing such referendum. Encourages the release of civilian political prisoners and prisoners of war held by Morocco and the Polisario Front.

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