HRES 373 · 99th Congress · International Affairs

A resolution to urge the Government of South Africa to indicate its willingness to engage in meaningful political negotiations with that country's black majority.

Introduced 1986-02-05· Sponsored by Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 245 - 177 (Record Vote No: 332).(1986-08-13)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 1986-08-13
Yea 245Nay 177
PassedHouse · 1986-08-13
Yea 245Nay 177

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should urge the Government of South Africa to indicate its willingness to negotiate with the black majority by: (1) granting unconditional freedom to Nelson Mandela; (2) recognizing the African National Congress; and (3) establishing a framework for political talks.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican