A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the overthrow on April 12, 1980, of the Government of the Republic of Liberia.

Summary

Condemns the slaying of the Liberian President, William Tolbert, the summary nature of military trials in Liberia, and the executions resulting from such trials. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should communicate such condemnation and that congressional concern over a continued disregard for internationally recognized standards of justice will seriously affect U.S.-Liberian relations.

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Timeline

1. 28 April 1980

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 April 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 June 1980

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. Con. Res. 95.

   Source: Floor

4. 11 June 1980

   Discharge

   Committee on Finance discharged in Senate.

   Source: Discharge

5. 11 June 1980

   Floor

   Measure considered in Senate.

   Source: Floor

6. 11 June 1980

   Committee

   Committee on Finance discharged in Senate.

   Source: Committee

7. 12 June 1980

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

2 official files

• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 11 June 1980

  Open at official source

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 28 April 1980

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

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