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S.Con.Res. 55 (98th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the grave concern of the Congress regarding the plight of Ethiopian Jews.

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Introduced

19 July 1983

Last action

17 November 1983 · Introduced

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS]

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14 January 2025

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should convey U.S. concern for the welfare of Ethiopian Jews and seek ways to assist Ethiopian Jews to emigrate freely.

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Timeline

  1. 19 July 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 July 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 November 1983

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 572.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 15 November 1983

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 November 1983

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 November 1983

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 17 November 1983

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 17 November 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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