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S.Res. 144 (97th)

A resolution to offer strong support for diplomatic efforts to resolve the current crisis in Lebanon, and to protect the right of Lebanese Christian and other communities to live in freedom and security.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

21 May 1981

Last action

25 June 1981 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and an amendment to the preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN]

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Summary

Expresses the support of the Senate for diplomatic efforts to resolve the current crisis in Lebanon. Sets forth as principles to guide U.S. policy in Lebanon: (1) establishment of a cease-fire; (2) removal of all Syrian missiles deployed in Lebanon; (3) preservation of free and secure Christian, Moslem, Druze, Armenian, and Jewish communities in Lebanon; (4) reaffirmation of the historic U.S.-Lebanon relationship and strengthening of the U.S. commitment to the integrity of Lebanon; (5) generous international support for assistance for Lebanon; and (6) restoration and respect for the authority of the Lebanese Government based on national elections.

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Timeline

  1. 21 May 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 May 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 June 1981

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  4. 17 June 1981

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 174.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 17 June 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy favorably with amendments and an amendment to the title and an amendment to the preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 June 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy favorably with amendments and an amendment to the title and an amendment to the preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 June 1981

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and an amendment to the preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 25 June 1981

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and an amendment to the preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 25 June 1981

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 17 June 1981

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 21 May 1981

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