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S.Con.Res. 65 (98th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress 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, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

4 August 1983

Last action

3 October 1984 · Floor

Status

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsors

Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Republic of South Africa should cease its "blackspot" policy and allow 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 unless they hold a valid passport recognized by the United States; and (4) the President should send a copy of this resolution to the Republic of South Africa.

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Timeline

  1. 4 August 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 August 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 September 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1202.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 19 September 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 September 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 October 1984

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

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  • Indefinitely postponed in Senate

    summary · EN · 3 October 1984

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 19 September 1984

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 4 August 1983

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