SRES 271 · 99th Congress · International Affairs

An original resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the furnishing of assistance for the Republic of Liberia, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1985-12-12· Sponsored by Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(1985-12-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the October 15, 1985, election in the Republic of Liberia does not meet specified requirements of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985; (2) the President should channel future economic assistance to Liberia through nongovernmental organizations; and (3) the President should suspend military assistance to Liberia until that country releases all political prisoners, provides free elections, and establishes a civil government. Declares that the Senate expresses U.S. friendship to the people of Liberia and the desire of the United States for the establishment of democracy in that country.…

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