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S.Con.Res. 8 (96th)

A concurrent resolution providing for impartial observers of the forthcoming election in Rhodesia.

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Introduced

1 March 1979

Last action

29 March 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD], Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA]

Subjects

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14 January 2025

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Summary

Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint two individuals to serve as cochairpersons of a team of observers of the election in Rhodesia. Requires the team to observe such election and to report to Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 1 March 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 March 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 March 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 March 1979

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations with amendment, S. Rept. 96-41.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 March 1979

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations with amendment, S. Rept. 96-41.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 March 1979

    Calendars

    Placed on calendar in Senate.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 22 March 1979

    Discharge

    Committee on Rules and Administration discharged in Senate.

    Source: Discharge

  8. 22 March 1979

    Committee

    Committee on Rules and Administration discharged in Senate.

    Source: Committee

  9. 28 March 1979

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #31 (66-27).

    Source: Floor

  10. 28 March 1979

    Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  11. 29 March 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

· Official source

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

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    • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

      summary · EN · 21 March 1979

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    • Introduced in Senate

      summary · EN · 1 March 1979

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