An original 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 summary nature of military trials in Liberia, the executions, and other actions which offend basic principles of justice. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should communicate congressional concern that a continued disregard for internationally recognized standards of justice will seriously affect U.S.-Liberian relations.

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Timeline

1. 15 May 1980

   Calendars

   Placed on calendar in Senate.

   Source: Calendars

2. 15 May 1980

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations (without written rept.).

   Source: Committee

3. 15 May 1980

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations (without written rept.).

   Source: Committee

4. 15 May 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 11 June 1980

   Passed

   Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (Similar provisions inserted in S.Con.Res. 89 as passed in Senate).

   Source: Floor

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 15 May 1980

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] · D · Sponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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