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.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

28 April 1980

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Status

Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 11 June 1980
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 28 April 1980
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/89
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/sconres/89