S.Res. 347 (99th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding further amendment of the International Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

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19 February 1986

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-1. Record Vote No: 16.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) upon the deposit of the instrument of ratification to the International Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide with the United Nations, the President should notify the U.N. Secretary General of the U.S. desire to amend the Convention to include acts of political genocide within the definition of "genocide"; and (2) the President should instruct the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations to take the necessary steps to see that such amendment is adopted.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/senate-resolution/347
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