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S.Con.Res. 141 (101st)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the deteriorating human rights situation in Kenya.

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Introduced

23 July 1990

Last action

18 October 1990 · Passed

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

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Summary

Condemns: (1) the arrest and detention of Kenyan citizens for the peaceful expression of political views and the recent violence against Kenyan citizens by security forces; and (2) the Kenyan Government's disregard of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Calls upon the Kenyan Government to: (1) end intimidation and harassment of those critical of government policies; and (2) implement safeguards to ensure freedom of the press and independence of the judiciary and to guarantee civil and human rights for individuals detained by the government. Expresses the sense of the Congress that all military and economic support fund assistance to Kenya should be suspended until the Kenyan Government: (1) restores basic human rights and fundamental freedoms; (2) releases persons arrested for the peaceful expression of their views and ends harassment and detention of political opponents and human rights lawyers; and (3) enables the Kenyan people to determine whether they want to pursue a multi-party democratic system.

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Timeline

  1. 23 July 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 July 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 October 1990

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 904.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 2 October 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 October 1990

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 October 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 18 October 1990

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 October 1990

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 October 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Referred in House (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

    Engrossed in Senate · EN

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 18 October 1990

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 23 July 1990

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