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S.Res. 28 (97th)

A resolution relating to the release of the American hostages held captive in Iran.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

21 January 1981

Last action

21 January 1981 · Introduced

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND], Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. East, John P. [R-NC], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA], Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]

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Summary

Expresses the jubilation and relief of the Senate at the release of the 52 Americans held hostage by Iran. Expresses appreciation for the efforts of various Government officials to secure the release of the hostages. Recognizes the patriotism of the military personnel who tried to rescue them. Thanks Algeria for its help in securing the hostages' release.

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Timeline

  1. 21 January 1981

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  2. 21 January 1981

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  3. 21 January 1981

    Introduced

    Submitted in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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