A resolution concerning the protection of refugees in Iraq.

Summary

Condemns Iraq's continuing military atrocities, its slaughter of civilians, and its violations of international standards of human rights and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949. Calls for a U.S. policy in support of democracy and respect for human rights and international law in Iraq. Urges the President to continue his efforts to garner international support for those fleeing Iraq. Encourages Turkey and Iran to continue to assist the refugees and pledges U.S. assistance to international relief efforts for such refugees. Condemns Iraq's use of helicopter gunships to conduct attacks on civilians. Calls upon the President to press the United Nations Security Council to adopt measures to assist Iraqi refugees and to enforce the demand that Iraq end its repression of Iraqi civilians.

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Timeline

1. 11 April 1991

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

2. 11 April 1991

   Floor

   Modified by unanimous consent.

   Source: Floor

3. 11 April 1991

   Calendars

   Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.

   Source: Calendars

4. 11 April 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Agreed to Senate · — · Download file
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Sponsors

• Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] · R · Sponsor

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