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S.Con.Res. 74 (98th)

A concurrent resolution to encourage and support the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free from foreign domination.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 October 1983

Last action

4 October 1984 · Committee

Status

Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND], Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Rudman, Warren [R-NH], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

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Summary

Declares that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) support the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free from foreign domination; (2) provide the Afghans, upon request, with material assistance; and (3) pursue a negotiated settlement of the war in Afghanistan based on the total withdrawal of Soviet troops and the recognition of the right of the Afghans to choose their own destiny.

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Timeline

  1. 6 October 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 October 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 January 1984

    Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Source: Committee

  4. 25 September 1984

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 September 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1245.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 27 September 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Baker for Senator Percy with amendments and an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 September 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Baker for Senator Percy with amendments and an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  8. 3 October 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 3 October 1984

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-0. Record Vote No: 270.

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 October 1984

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate.

    Source: Floor

  11. 4 October 1984

    Passed

    Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 4 October 1984

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 4 October 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  14. 4 October 1984

    Discharge

    House Committee on Foreign Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  15. 4 October 1984

    Committee

    House Committee on Foreign Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

Votes

· Official source

Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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    • Passed Senate amended

      summary · EN · 3 October 1984

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    • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

      summary · EN · 27 September 1984

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    • Introduced in Senate

      summary · EN · 6 October 1983

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