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S.Res. 247 (101st)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United Nations Human Rights Commission should continue to report on human rights in Cuba.

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Introduced

22 February 1990

Last action

22 February 1990 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]

Subjects

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Source updated

1 July 2021

Summary

Condemns the Government of Cuba for retaliating against citizens who testified before the delegation of the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC). Urges such Government to release all political prisoners. Calls upon the Secretary General to prepare and make available to the UNHRC a report on the results of his contacts with the Cuban Government. Urges the UNHRC to: (1) hold Cuba accountable to the standards embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and (2) appoint a Special Rapporteur to investigate the human rights situation in Cuba and submit a report for consideration at the 47th Session of the UNHRC.

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Timeline

  1. 22 February 1990

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  2. 22 February 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  3. 22 February 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

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Engrossed in Senate (text)

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 22 February 1990

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