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S.Res. 255 (100th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the forthcoming negotiations by General John Vessey to resolve the fate of Americans missing in Southeast Asia, and other issues of humanitarian concern to the people of the United States and Vietnam.

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Introduced

24 July 1987

Last action

28 July 1987 · Vote

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-0. Record Vote No: 213.

Sponsors

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]

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Summary

Declares that the Senate: (1) expresses its full support for General John Vessey in negotiations with Vietnam to determine the fate of Americans missing in action in Southeast Asia, to facilitate the return of the remains of those deceased missing in action, and to discuss humanitarian issues; and (2) calls on Vietnam to respond positively to the concerns of the American people in a humanitarian context.

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Timeline

  1. 24 July 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 July 1987

    Calendars

    Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.

    Source: Calendars

  3. 28 July 1987

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  4. 28 July 1987

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-0. Record Vote No: 213.

    Source: Floor

Votes

· Official source

Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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