A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the October 21, 1993, attempted coup d'etat in Burundi, and for other purposes.

Summary

Condemns the attempted coup d'etat in Burundi and the murder of President Ndadaye. Commends: (1) the people of Burundi for their commitment to democracy; and (2) the Clinton Administration for its prompt condemnation of the October 21, 1993, coup and for the immediate suspension of foreign assistance to Burundi. Urges the people of Burundi to help end ethnic strife. Encourages them to continue their commitment to ethnic reconciliation and democracy. Calls upon: (1) the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to support the continuation of democracy and the end of ethnic strife in Burundi; and (2) the international community to assist the OAU in its efforts to strengthen democracy in Burundi and to address the humanitarian needs of Burundian refugees in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zaire.

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Timeline

1. 21 October 1993

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14163-14164)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 November 1993

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 November 1993

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14856-14857)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 November 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 18 November 1993

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.

   Source: Calendars

6. 18 November 1993

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

7. 18 November 1993

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

8. 20 November 1993

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: 11/19/1993 CR S16594)

   Source: Floor

9. 20 November 1993

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: 11/19/1993 CR S16594)

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 20 November 1993 · Official file
• Reported to Senate · 18 November 1993 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 2 November 1993 · Official file

Documents

7 official files

• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 20 November 1993

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 20 November 1993

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 18 November 1993

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 18 November 1993

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 November 1993

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 November 1993

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 2 November 1993

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Sponsors

• Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Chuck Grassley · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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