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S.Con.Res. 45 (98th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Republic of South Africa should cease its "blackspot" policy of forcibly removing black South Africans from their legally acquired residences and relocating them.

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Introduced

15 June 1983

Last action

15 June 1983 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Republic of South Africa should comply with international human rights agreements by ending its "blackspot" policy and by allowing forcibly relocated South Africans to remain on or return to their legally acquired lands; (2) U.S. nonrecognition of South African "homeland" sovereignty should continue; (3) travel to the United States should be denied to "homeland" officials who seek to enter this country under "homelands" visas; and (4) the President should send a copy of this resolution to the Republic of South Africa.

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Timeline

  1. 15 June 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 June 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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