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S.Res. 239 (101st)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate denouncing the military offensive in Angola and urging an immediate ceasefire.

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Introduced

1 February 1990

Last action

1 February 1990 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]

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Summary

Denounces the military offensive in Angola and urges an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of MPLA forces. Supports a peaceful settlement leading to free and fair elections. Urges the U.S. Government to: (1) request the Soviet Union to urge the MPLA to cease its offensive and enter into direct negotiations with UNITA; and (2) continue to assist UNITA and assist in bringing about a negotiated settlement in Angola.

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Timeline

  1. 1 February 1990

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 February 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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