SCONRES 95 · 96th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

An original concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the overthrow on April 12, 1980, of the government of the Republic of Liberia.

Introduced 1980-05-15· Sponsored by Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (Similar provisions inserted in S.Con.Res. 89 as passed in Senate).(1980-06-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Condemns the summary nature of military trials in Liberia, the executions, and other actions which offend basic principles of justice. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should communicate congressional concern that a continued disregard for internationally recognized standards of justice will seriously affect U.S.-Liberian relations.…

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