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| 100-sconres-157 | 100 | sconres | 157 | A concurrent resolution to support further cooperation between the United States and Japan in the coordination of foreign economic assistance programs. | International Affairs | 1988-10-06 | 1988-10-06 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001225 | 3 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should direct the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the Agency for International Development to take specified steps to improve coordination between Japanese and American foreign economic assistance programs. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/157 |
| 100-sconres-151 | 100 | sconres | 151 | A concurrent resolution concerning the policy of the United States regarding the use of chemical weapons. | International Affairs | 1988-10-04 | 1988-10-04 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000366 | 2 | Declares that the use of chemical weapons is an offense against the law of nations. Declares that the Congress supports the President in his efforts to: (1) establish an international conference to end the use of chemical weapons; and (2) engage the Soviet Union in a bilateral initiative to eliminate the future use of such weapons. Encourages the President to use multilateral and unilateral methods to enforce a ban on the use of such weapons. Urges the President to direct the U.S. Ambasssador to the United Nations to present a resolution to the United Nations Security Council which: (1) condemns the use of chemical weapons; (2) acknowledges the damaging effect of such weapons on non-combatants; and (3) affirms that use of such weapons is a violation of human rights. Declares that the use of such weapons should be considered a terrorist act and that the Secretary of State should consider such use by any country in determining such country to be a terrorist country. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/151 |
| 100-sconres-150 | 100 | sconres | 150 | A concurrent resolution concerning human rights of the Sikhs in the Punjab of India. | International Affairs | 1988-10-03 | 1988-10-03 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 2 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that India should allow Sikhs full access to the Golden Temple and remove all military presence from the shrine. Urges the Government of India to use restraint in resolving the dispute with the Sikh people in the Punjab. Calls for a political solution to restore home rule in the Punjab, with religious freedom and human rights guarantees. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/150 |
| 100-sconres-149 | 100 | sconres | 149 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the restoration of democracy to Haiti and on conditions for the resumption of United States assistance to that country. | International Affairs | 1988-10-01 | 1988-10-06 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 415 - 0 (Record Vote No: 435). | Senate | Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] | FL | D | G000352 | 17 | Links resumption of U.S. assistance to the Government of Haiti to actions by the Haitian Government to: (1) embark upon a credible transition to democracy; (2) strictly observe human and civil rights and institute a judicial process to investigate and prosecute violations of human rights; (3) reform a corrupt bureaucracy; (4) promote economic development that will benefit the Haitian people; (5) improve cooperation with the United States in dealing with narcotics trafficking through Haiti and take steps to halt the involvement of the Haitian military in the transshipment of illicit drugs; and (6) demonstrate the willingness of the Haitian armed forces to submit to legally constituted civil authority and to respect and abide by the Haitian Constitution. States that: (1) there will be no resumption of regularized and sustained government-to-government assistance until the election of a civilian government pursuant to free, fair, and open elections; and (2) the appropriate executive branch officials should consult with the Congress before any kind of assistance is made available by the United States to the Government of Haiti. Declares support for the people of Haiti and their desire for democratic government and economic development. Directs the appropriate committees of the Congress to conduct hearings to determine appropriate and necessary legislative actions to promote free, fair, and open elections leading to civilian government in Haiti. States that the appropriate executive branch officials should examine ways that the United States can work with its allies and appropriate international organizations to develop a consistent and sustainable multilateral policy toward Haiti. | 2021-06-10T22:31:11Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/149 |
| 100-sconres-145 | 100 | sconres | 145 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the state of affairs in Lebanon and urging all parties in Lebanon to work together to resolve the constitutional crisis. | International Affairs | 1988-09-28 | 1988-09-28 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 8 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) encourage all parties in Lebanon to support the constitutional mandate to elect a new president; (2) support actions which promote the unity of Lebanon; and (3) endorse national sovereignty for Lebanon. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/145 |
| 100-sconres-147 | 100 | sconres | 147 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the restoration of democracy to Haiti and on conditions for the resumption of United States assistance to that country. | International Affairs | 1988-09-28 | 1988-09-28 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] | FL | D | G000352 | 18 | Links resumption of U.S. assistance to the Government of Haiti to actions by the Haitian Government to: (1) embark upon a credible transition to democracy; (2) strictly observe human and civil rights and institute a judicial process to investigate and prosecute violations of human rights; (3) reform a corrupt bureaucracy; (4) promote economic development that will benefit the Haitian people; (5) improve cooperation with the United States in dealing with narcotics trafficking through Haiti and take steps to halt the involvement of the Haitian military in the transshipment of illicit drugs; and (6) demonstrate the willingness of the Haitian armed forces to submit to legally constituted civil authority and to respect and abide by the Haitian Constitution. States that: (1) there will be no resumption of regularized and sustained government-to-government assistance until the election of a civilian government pursuant to free, fair, and open elections; and (2) the appropriate executive branch officials should consult with the Congress before any kind of assistance is made available by the United States to the Government of Haiti. Declares support for the people of Haiti and their desire for democratic government and economic development. Directs the appropriate committees of the Congress to conduct hearings to determine appropriate and necessary legislative actions to promote free, fair, and open elections leading to civilian government in Haiti. States that the appropriate executive branch officials should examine ways that the United States can work with its allies and appropriate international organizations to develop a consistent and sustainable multilateral policy toward Haiti. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/147 |
| 100-sconres-142 | 100 | sconres | 142 | A concurrent resolution congratulating Israel and Egypt on the tenth anniversary of the Camp David Accords. | International Affairs | 1988-09-13 | 1988-09-20 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 33 | Congratulates Israel and Egypt for a decade of peace based upon the Camp David accords. Calls upon other Arab states and Palestinians to join in the peace process, renounce the state of war and acts of violence, and enter into direct negotiations with Israel to achieve a lasting peace. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/142 |
| 100-sconres-140 | 100 | sconres | 140 | A concurrent resolution calling for the restoration of democracy in Panama and pledging economic assistance. | International Affairs | 1988-08-11 | 1988-10-03 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 9 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) work with President DelValle, democratic forces in Panama, and other governments in the region to achieve the early departure of General Noriega from office and from Panama, to restore civilian constitutional rule, freedom of the press, political freedom, and free and fair elections in Panama, and to vigorously promote free enterprise and effective constitutional guarantees thereof, including the right to buy, own, and dispose of private property; (2) work with the people of Panama to revive their economy if democracy is restored to Panama; and (3) consider providing financial and economic support, emergency food assistance, development assistance, housing guarantees, and foreign military sales credits to Panama. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/140 |
| 100-sconres-138 | 100 | sconres | 138 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President or the Congress should abrogate the Panama Canal Treaties of 1977 and the Neutrality Treaty and the Congress should repeal the Panama Canal Act of 1979. | International Affairs | 1988-08-10 | 1988-08-10 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] | ID | R | S001138 | 2 | States the sense of the Congress that the President or the Congress should immediately abrogate the Panama Canal Treaties of 1977 and the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal and that the Congress should repeal the Panama Canal Act of 1979. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/138 |
| 100-sconres-139 | 100 | sconres | 139 | A concurrent resolution to express the opposition of the Congress to the mass killings, mass arrests, and denial of human rights in the Socialist Republic of Burma. | International Affairs | 1988-08-10 | 1988-08-10 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 5 | Recognizes the violence and denial of human rights in the Socialist Republic of Burma. Condemns killings and mass arrests by the Burmese army. Calls for a return to democracy. Calls upon the President and U.S. officials to raise the issues of human rights and national reconciliation in their meetings with Burmese officials. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/139 |
| 100-sconres-136 | 100 | sconres | 136 | A concurrent resolution to welcome the Board of Directors of the Japan Association of Travel Agents to the United States. | International Affairs | 1988-08-04 | 1988-08-04 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | Welcomes the Board of Directors of the Japan Association of Travel Agents on their visit to the United States. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/136 |
| 100-sconres-133 | 100 | sconres | 133 | To express the sense of the Congress with respect to commending the Pacific Forum, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1988-07-14 | 1988-07-14 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Congratulates the Pacific Forum for contributions to the foundations of peace, economic progress, and security in the Asia-Pacific region. Recommends that congressional committees use the abilities of the Pacific Forum and the Pacific Parliamentary Caucus when in the public interest. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/133 |
| 100-sconres-132 | 100 | sconres | 132 | A concurrent resolution regarding the protection and promotion of human rights in the Republic of Singapore. | International Affairs | 1988-07-11 | 1988-07-11 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 13 | Urges the Government of Singapore to: (1) release all political prisoners; and (2) respect the rights of Singaporeans to criticize Government policies openly and to speak freely with representatives of human rights organizations, foreign diplomats, and the media. Commends the State Department and the U.S. Embassy in Singapore for monitoring human rights in Singapore. Calls upon the State Department to communicate to the Government of Singapore that contacts between Singaporean citizens and U.S. Embassy officials are an essential aspect of U.S. foreign policy. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/132 |
| 100-sconres-129 | 100 | sconres | 129 | A concurrent resolution expressing the support of Congress for the Dalai Lama and his proposal to promote peace, protect the environment, and gain democracy for the people of Tibet. | International Affairs | 1988-06-29 | 1988-09-21 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 3 | Expresses the findings of the Congress regarding the plan presented by the Dalai Lama for the restoration of peace and human rights in Tibet and the policies of the Chinese Government in Tibet. Commends the Dalai Lama for his peace efforts and calls on China to respond positively to the proposal. Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to support the thrust of the Dalai Lama's proposal and to persuade Chinese leaders to enter into discussions with the Dalai Lama regarding Tibet. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/129 |
| 100-sconres-128 | 100 | sconres | 128 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. | International Affairs | 1988-06-28 | 1988-07-11 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand be congratulated for becoming the longest reigning monarch in that country's history. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/128 |
| 100-sconres-124 | 100 | sconres | 124 | A concurrent resolution condemning the election of Cuba and Panama on May 26, 1988, to the United Nations Human Rights Commission. | International Affairs | 1988-06-09 | 1988-06-09 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] | FL | D | G000352 | 6 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United Nations Human Rights Commission has suffered a setback by the election of Cuba and Panama to its membership; (2) the Secretary General of the United Nations should undertake all necessary measures to remove Cuba and Panama from the Commission and should closely monitor Commission actions, including its investigation of Cuban human rights, to ensure its independence and objectivity; and (3) the U.S. Government should consider the implications of such election in evaluating U.S. financial support for the United Nations and the Commission. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/124 |
| 100-sconres-122 | 100 | sconres | 122 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the urgent need for food assistance by civilians in Vietnam. | International Affairs | 1988-05-26 | 1988-05-26 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 4 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should exercise his authority to provide international disaster assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to respond to the need for food assistance to civilians in Vietnam affected by food shortages. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/122 |
| 100-sconres-120 | 100 | sconres | 120 | A concurrent resolution urging the Government of Iran to respect the human rights of members of the Baha'i faith, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1988-05-23 | 1988-08-08 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 38 | Urges the Government of Iran to uphold the human rights of all its nationals, including members of the Baha'i faith, and to restore fully the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Calls upon the President to: (1) monitor and report on developments affecting the Baha'i minority in Iran and in other countries; (2) cooperate with other governments in continuing to make appeals to Iran concerning the situation of the Baha'is; (3) initiate and support efforts in the United Nations and its agencies on behalf of the Baha'is; and (4) provide, and urge others to provide, for refugee and humanitarian assistance for those Baha'is fleeing their homelands to escape religious repression. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/120 |
| 100-sconres-119 | 100 | sconres | 119 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union should proclaim a general amnesty for imprisoned Christians and allow Christians to practice their faith within their churches and homes. | International Affairs | 1988-05-18 | 1988-05-18 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] | CO | R | A000219 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in celebration of the millennium of the Christianization of Kievan-Rus', the Soviet Union should: (1) comply with its international obligations and allow Christians to practice their faith without harassment; (2) grant a general amnesty for all Christians who have been imprisoned because of their religious beliefs; (3) allow religious believers to practice their faith freely; (4) permit unlimited publication, distribution, and importation of religious materials; and (5) allow closed churches to reopen, new churches to be built, and theological seminaries to open or expand. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/119 |
| 100-sconres-108 | 100 | sconres | 108 | A concurrent resolution urging measures to hasten the transition to democracy in Panama. | International Affairs | 1988-03-24 | 1988-03-28 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 11 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the situation in Panama constitutes an extraordinary threat to the United States; (2) the United States should act immediately to impose additional pressure on General Noriega and should obtain his extradition from Panama; (3) the United States should take immediate steps to provide additional support to President Delvalle's government; and (4) the U.S. Government should consider a comprehensive package of emergency economic assistance to President Delvalle's transitional government after General Noriega has left Panama to assist in rebuilding Panama's economy. | 2021-06-10T22:32:06Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/108 |
| 100-sconres-109 | 100 | sconres | 109 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should negotiate with the Government of Vietnam to establish interest sections in the capitals of both countries for the purpose of resolving specific issues between the countries. | International Affairs | 1988-03-24 | 1988-03-24 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 16 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should negotiate an agreement with the Government of Vietnam to establish interest sections in the capitals of both countries to resolve specific issues between the countries. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/109 |
| 100-sconres-103 | 100 | sconres | 103 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charles E. Thornton, Lee Shapiro, and Jim Lindelof, citizens of the United States who were killed in Afghanistan. | International Affairs | 1988-03-14 | 1988-03-14 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 55 | Declares that the President should: (1) posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charles E. Thornton, Lee Shapiro, and Jim Lindelof in honor of their efforts to document the Afghan struggle for freedom; and (2) present the award to those individuals' families on March 21, 1988, the start of the new year in Afghanistan. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/103 |
| 100-sconres-102 | 100 | sconres | 102 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress regarding the contributions of John Foster Dulles in international affairs. | International Affairs | 1988-03-03 | 1988-09-20 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] | MO | R | D000030 | 3 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that, on the centennial of the birth of statesman John Foster Dulles, Americans should examine his contributions in international affairs and study history to gain insight to meet challenges similar to those faced by him. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/102 |
| 100-sconres-99 | 100 | sconres | 99 | A concurrent resolution condemning North Korea's support for terrorist activities. | International Affairs | 1988-02-19 | 1988-03-08 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 16 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Condemns North Korea for its bombing of Korean Air Lines (KAL) flight 858 and its support for international terrorism. Rejects the December 1987 North Korean proposal to enter into a dialogue on bilateral issues. Expresses congressional support for the sanctions imposed by the executive branch, including the addition of North Korea to the list, maintained under the Export Administration Act of 1979, of states supporting international terrorism. Calls upon other countries to take appropriate measures, including trade sanctions, against North Korea. Calls upon the International Civilian Aviation Organization and other international aviation groups to take steps against North Korea, including consideration of suspending air service. Calls upon governments, organizations, and individuals to support the International Olympic Games in Seoul and reaffirms U.S. support. Commends: (1) the Government of South Korea for its restraint; and (2) the Governments of Bahrain and Japan for their cooperation in the investigation of the KAL bombing. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/99 |
| 100-sconres-97 | 100 | sconres | 97 | A concurrent resolution to commend the President, the Secretary of State, and the Administrator of the Agency for International Development on relief efforts that have been undertaken by the United States Government for the people in Ethiopia and other affected nations of sub-Saharan Africa, and encourage these officials to continue to extend all efforts deemed appropriate to preclude the onset of famine in these nations, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1988-01-26 | 1988-01-26 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA] | WA | D | A000031 | 56 | Commends the President, Secretary of State, and Administrator of the Agency for International Development for their response to the drought and food emergency in Ethiopia and other nations of sub-Saharan Africa, and urges them to continue efforts to preclude the onset of famine and to ensure the timely delivery of medical and other emergency relief supplies. Declares that: (1) the Government response to these food emergencies should include initiatives to prevent the dislocation of large numbers of persons across national borders and/or into relief camps; and (2) the plight of the refugees or displaced should be addressed by emphasizing the provision of basic human needs, such as food, water, and shelter. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/97 |
| 100-sconres-91 | 100 | sconres | 91 | A concurrent resolution condemning the indiscriminate killing of innocent and unarmed civilians and other acts of sabotage committed by the Mozambique National Resistance (RENAMO) and urging President Reagan to continue to recognize the Mozambican Government. | International Affairs | 1987-12-01 | 1987-12-01 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] | MI | D | L000261 | 0 | Condemns the indiscriminate sabotage committed by the Mozambique National Resistance (RENAMO). Urges the President to continue to recognize the Mozambican Government. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/91 |
| 100-sconres-90 | 100 | sconres | 90 | A concurrent resolution welcoming Vladimir and Maria Slepak to the United States. | International Affairs | 1987-11-17 | 1987-11-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 11 | Welcomes Vladimir and Maria Slepak to the United States and salutes their courage and that of all Soviet activists fighting for human rights in the Soviet Union. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/90 |
| 100-sconres-89 | 100 | sconres | 89 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the continuing disregard and systematic abuse of basic human rights and freedoms by the Government of Cuba and the failure of the United Nations Human Rights Commission to address the human rights situation in Cuba. | International Affairs | 1987-11-13 | 1987-11-13 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 23 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United Nations (UN) and the Human Rights Commission have acted selectively and inconsistently in addressing human rights violations in various countries; (2) the UN General Assembly and the Commission have failed to responsibly address the deplorable human rights situation in Cuba despite overwhelming evidence of abuse; (3) the President, Secretary of State, and Permanent Representative of the United States to the UN are to be commended for their efforts to place Cuba on the UN's human rights agenda and urged to continue their efforts; (4) specified countries should be commended for their votes in favor of considering such violations by Cuba; (5) the United States urges specified Commission member States to support the U.S. resolution on Cuban human rights at the next Commission session; (6) the United States should take such vote into consideration in determining U.S. assistance to all countries which are Commission members; (7) the United States should continue to emphasize how other countries vote on fundamental issues such as human rights when determining financial support for the UN and the Commission; and (8) the Commission should include Cuban human rights violations among the highest priorities of its human rights agenda at its 44th session in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1988. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/89 |
| 100-sconres-87 | 100 | sconres | 87 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to demonstrations in Latvia commemorating Latvian Independence Day. | International Affairs | 1987-11-05 | 1987-11-10 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 25 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that before November 18, 1987, the Secretary of State should inform the Soviet Government that the United States supports the right of the Latvian people to peacefully assemble to commemorate important dates in their history and should urge the Soviet Government to: (1) allow the Latvian people to publicly commemorate November 18, the anniversary of the founding of the independent Republic of Latvia, without reprisal; (2) allow the Western media access to Riga, Latvia, to report on that day's events; (3) halt harassment of Latvian human rights groups; and (4) release all Latvian prisoners of conscience, including human rights activists Linards Grantins and Gunars Astra, before such date. Urges the President to direct U.S. Government agencies to closely monitor the events of November 18, and to send an appropriate representative to observe that day's events. Urges the President and the Secretary to raise the issue of human rights and self-determination in the Baltic states during the next U.S.-Soviet summit. | 2021-06-10T21:47:25Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/87 |
| 100-sconres-86 | 100 | sconres | 86 | A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for the implementation of the July 29, 1987, accord with respect to Sri Lanka as the best hope for peace. | International Affairs | 1987-11-03 | 1987-11-03 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 0 | Commends Sri Lankan President Jayewardene and Indian Prime Minister Gandhi for successfully negotiating the July 29, 1987, accord aimed at achieving a peaceful solution to the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. Calls upon parties to the accord to adhere to its terms. Urges Tamil militants to settle their differences peacefully. Calls upon the Sri Lankan authorities to fulfill their responsibilities to ensure the protection of the human rights of all Sri Lankans. Calls upon the President to work with other nations toward the establishment of an international fund or other multinational effort to provide resources for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Sri Lanka. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/86 |
| 100-sconres-84 | 100 | sconres | 84 | A concurrent resolution relating to the transfer of silkworm missiles by the People's Republic of China to Iran. | International Affairs | 1987-10-20 | 1987-11-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States should review all transfers of U.S. military related technology to the People's Republic of China until the Chinese Government indicates its willingness to support an arms embargo, in the event that United Nations Secretary- General Perez de Cuellar's negotiations fail to gain Iran's acceptance of Security Council Resolution 598; (2) the administration should inform the Chinese Government that the continued transfer of Silkworm missiles to Iran may seriously jeopardize U.S.-Chinese relations; and (3) the administration should report to the Congress within 30 days on China's response to such message. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/84 |
| 100-sconres-83 | 100 | sconres | 83 | A concurrent resolution to congratulate Costa Rican President Oscar Arias Sanchez on being awarded the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize. | International Affairs | 1987-10-14 | 1987-10-15 | Resolution agreed to in Senate as modified, without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-3. Record Vote No: 327. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 14 | Congratulates Costa Rican President Oscar Arias Sanchez on being awarded the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize. Recognizes the signing of the August 7 Guatemala peace accord as an historic achievement and an opportunity for the Presidents of Central America to work together towards peace. Urges the parties to the accord to implement all of its provisions in good faith, and pledges the Congress' support and full cooperation with respect to such implementation. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/83 |
| 100-sconres-82 | 100 | sconres | 82 | A concurrent resolution urging the German Democratic chief of state Erich Honecker to repeal permanently the order directing East German border guards to shoot to kill anyone who, without authorization, attempts to cross the Berlin Wall, and to issue an order to tear down the Berlin Wall. | International Affairs | 1987-10-13 | 1988-03-08 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] | IN | R | L000504 | 16 | Urges the German Democratic chief of state Erich Honecker to: (1) repeal the order directing East German border guards to shoot to kill anyone who attempts to cross the Berlin Wall; and (2) issue an order to tear down the Berlin Wall. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/82 |
| 100-sconres-78 | 100 | sconres | 78 | A concurrent resolution welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet on the occasion of his visit to the United States. | International Affairs | 1987-09-23 | 1987-09-23 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 1 | Welcomes His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet on the occasion of his visit to the United States. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/78 |
| 100-sconres-79 | 100 | sconres | 79 | A concurrent resolution expressing support for United Nations' efforts to end the Iran-Iraq War and to bring an end to human rights abuses in Iran. | International Affairs | 1987-09-23 | 1987-09-23 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 14 | Declares that the Congress: (1) expresses its solidarity with the citizens of Iran and extends its wish that the people of Iran will soon enjoy an end to the Iran-Iraq war and to internal repression; (2) supports an official U. S. policy of completely halting the shipment of arms to the Government of Iran; (3) urges the President to cooperate with the United Nations to bring about an end to government-sponsored torture in Iranian prisons and to pressure Iran to permit inspection of Iranian prisons by an international delegation; and (4) expresses support for all efforts made through the U.N. Security Council to pressure the Khomeini Government to end the Iran-Iraq war. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/79 |
| 100-sconres-73 | 100 | sconres | 73 | A concurrent resolution calling on the President to place the Chinese human rights situation on the agenda of the U.N. Commission on Human Rights. | International Affairs | 1987-09-16 | 1987-09-16 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the: (1) current human rights situation in the People's Republic of China should be placed on the agenda of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights at its next meeting; (2) Government of China should release Mr. Yang Wei; (3) U.S. Government should offer Chinese students studying in the United States participation in the Extended Voluntary Departure Program; and (4) U.S. Government should reexamine its technology (including nuclear) and arms transfer policies toward the People's Republic of China. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/73 |
| 100-sconres-74 | 100 | sconres | 74 | A concurrent resolution calling on the President to retaliate against the expulsion of Western Journalists from China. | International Affairs | 1987-09-16 | 1987-09-16 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States should expel one reporter of the People's Republic of China from the United States; and (2) the Secretary of State should inform the Chinese Government that if another American reporter is expelled from China, the United States would consider the cultural relations agreement between the United States and China null and void. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/74 |
| 100-sconres-75 | 100 | sconres | 75 | A concurrent resolution calling for the release of Yang Wei. | International Affairs | 1987-09-16 | 1987-09-16 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Declares that: (1) the People's Republic of China should immediately release Yang Wei and provide compensation for his illegal detention; and (2) the U.S. Government should offer Chinese students studying in the United States participation in the Extended Voluntary Departure Program. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/75 |
| 100-sconres-71 | 100 | sconres | 71 | A concurrent resolution expressing support for the Central American Peace Agreement, signed August 7, 1987, and congratulating the Presidents of Central America on the successful outcome of their recent summit meeting in Guatemala City. | International Affairs | 1987-09-11 | 1987-09-11 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 3 | Declares that the Congress: (1) congratulates the Presidents of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on their summit conference of August 6 through 7, 1987; (2) recognizes the signing of the August 7th peace accord as an important opportunity for the Presidents of Central America to restore peace and stability in the region; (3) urges the parties to implement all the provisions of the peace accord; and (4) pledges its support and cooperation with respect to the implementation of the peace accord. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/71 |
| 100-sconres-68 | 100 | sconres | 68 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the agreement to end the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. | International Affairs | 1987-08-07 | 1987-08-07 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress: (1) expressing the hope that a new era of good will and cooperation among nations of the region will result from the July 29, 1987, agreement between Sri Lanka and India concerning the Sri Lankan civil war; (2) urging the President to convey to President Jayewardene of Sri Lanka and Prime Minister Gandhi of India the congratulations of the American people as they proceed to implement the agreement; (3) commending those Sinhalese and Tamil leaders who have agreed to abide by the principles set forth in the agreement; and (4) applauding the agreement which makes possible the resolving of humanitarian issues. Declares that the United States should work with other nations to establish an international fund or other multilateral effort to provide additional resources for rehabilitation and reconstruction in Sri Lanka. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/68 |
| 100-sconres-66 | 100 | sconres | 66 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United Nations should offer to place the United Nations flag on nonbelligerent ships in the Persian Gulf, and to authorize United Nations peacekeeping vessels to escort those ships, as part of broader United Nations efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution of the Iran-Iraq war. | International Affairs | 1987-07-22 | 1987-07-22 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 4 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should instruct the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations to urge the Secretary General and Security Council to: (1) permit nonbelligerent ships in the Persian Gulf to fly the United Nations flag if such ships submit to inspection by United Nations observers to guarantee that no war material is being carried; (2) authorize United Nations peacekeeping vessels to escort such ships; and (3) determine what enforcement action should be taken in the event of an attack on ships under the United Nations flag. States that any such escort vessels and their crews should be provided by countries other than the Soviet Union and the United States. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/66 |
| 100-sconres-65 | 100 | sconres | 65 | A concurrent resolution expressing the concern over the condition of ethnic Albanians living in Yugoslavia. | International Affairs | 1987-07-17 | 1987-07-17 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 1 | Declares that the Congress: (1) is concerned over the political and economic conditions of ethnic Albanians in Yugoslavia and over the failure of the Yugoslav Government to protect their political and economic rights; (2) urges such Government to act to ensure that human rights as contained in the Helsinki Accords and the Concluding Document of Madrid are respected; and (3) calls upon such Government to review the cases of ethnic Albanians imprisoned on political charges and to release all of those who have not used or advocated violence. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/65 |
| 100-sconres-63 | 100 | sconres | 63 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the formulation and implementation of a regional economic development and recovery program for Central America. | International Affairs | 1987-06-25 | 1988-08-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC] | NC | D | S000055 | 15 | (Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #294 (92-3)) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) encourage and assist Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, and Nicaragua in their planning and formulation of a comprehensive plan for their economic recovery and development; and (2) assist in the implementation of such plan and encourage other countries to join in extending such assistance to those Central American countries that have made substantial progress toward peaceful relations and peacekeeping mechanisms in their region and toward an open political system in the spirit of the present negotiations of those countries. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/63 |
| 100-sconres-62 | 100 | sconres | 62 | A concurrent resolution expressing the insistence of the Congress on the extradition of Mohammed Hamadei to the United States for trial in connection with the murder of Navy diver Robert Stethem and the opposition of Congress to any trade of Mohammed Hamadei for West German nationals being held hostage. | International Affairs | 1987-06-19 | 1987-06-19 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 66 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should express to West Germany that the United States expects it to comply with its treaty obligations by extraditing terrorist Mohammed Hamadei to the United States; and (2) any action by West Germany that involves the exchange of Hamadei for German nationals being held hostage by terrorists will have extremely serious consequences for the relationship between the two countries. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/62 |
| 100-sconres-61 | 100 | sconres | 61 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the resumption of the Orderly Departure Program from Vietnam conducted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. | International Affairs | 1987-06-17 | 1987-06-17 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 2 | Declares that the Congress calls on the Government of Vietnam to: (1) permit the resumption of the processing under the Orderly Departure Program for Vietnam of applicants approved for resettlement in the United States; (2) permit the departure of certain prisoners, Amerasian children, and other persons of special humanitarian concern to the United States; and (3) work with the U.S. Government to resolve all humanitarian issues which divide the United States and Vietnam. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/61 |
| 100-sconres-57 | 100 | sconres | 57 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on United States policy toward South Africa. | International Affairs | 1987-05-06 | 1987-05-06 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) implement to the fullest extent all the provisions of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986; (2) implement to the fullest extent the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on South Africa; (3) take steps to bring about concerted actions by U.S. allies to pressure the Government of South Africa to dismantle the system of apartheid; (4) instruct the U.S. Representative to the United Nations to offer a resolution which would impose, for a 12-month period, selective mandatory sanctions on South Africa similar to those in the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986; (5) urge the European Community to adopt an immediate ban on the importation of coal from South Africa; and (6) use diplomatic and political pressure in private as well as public to strengthen the impact of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/57 |
| 100-sconres-54 | 100 | sconres | 54 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to relations between Vietnam and the United States. | International Affairs | 1987-04-30 | 1987-06-03 | Committee on Foreign Relations requested executive comment from State Department. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 20 | Declares that the President should designate and send to Vietnam a special presidential representative to negotiate with the Government of Vietnam for: (1) an agreement for the resolution of all outstanding humanitarian issues between the two countries; and (2) an agreement for establishment of technical resolution offices in the capitals of both countries to implement the agreement on humanitarian issues. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/54 |
| 100-sconres-47 | 100 | sconres | 47 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the persecution of Christians in Eastern Europe and in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. | International Affairs | 1987-04-10 | 1987-04-10 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] | IN | R | L000504 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should continue to express to the U.S.S.R. and Eastern European countries the opposition of the United States to the harassment of Christians; (2) the U.S.S.R. and Eastern European countries should comply with their commitments under the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the Madrid Concluding Document; and (3) the U.S.S.R. and Eastern European countries should cease persecuting Christians and should afford them their fundamental human rights of religious expression. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/47 |
| 100-sconres-46 | 100 | sconres | 46 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning representative government, political parties, and freedom of expression on Taiwan. | International Affairs | 1987-04-09 | 1987-04-09 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 5 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Taiwanese authorities should continue progress toward a democratic system, in particular by: (1) ending the state of martial law and lifting the ban on new political parties, ending censorship and guaranteeing freedom of speech, expression, and assembly; and (2) moving toward a full representative government, including the free and fair election of all members of all central representative bodies. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/46 |
| 100-sconres-42 | 100 | sconres | 42 | A concurrent resolution to condemn human rights violations. | International Affairs | 1987-04-07 | 1987-08-03 | Committee on Foreign Relations received executive comment from State Department. Favorable. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 13 | Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns the violations of human rights engaged in by the Castro Government in Cuba; (2) urges all appropriate international bodies to pressure that government to live up to internationally accepted human rights standards; (3) welcomes the fact that 18 members of the United Nations Human Rights Commission voted to put the question of Cuban human rights performance on the Commission's agenda; (4) regrets that the Commission, by a one vote margin, decided not to put the issue on its agenda; and (5) regrets that the democracies of the Western Hemisphere failed to vote unanimously to put the question on the agenda. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/42 |
| 100-sconres-41 | 100 | sconres | 41 | A concurrent resolution calling for public access to the United Nations War Crime Commission files. | International Affairs | 1987-04-03 | 1987-05-15 | Committee on Foreign Relations requested executive comment from State Department. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 3 | Declares that: (1) U.S. policy should be to support public access to the files of the U.N. War Crimes Commission deposited in the archives of the United Nations; (2) the permanent representatives of the United States to the United Nations should advise the Secretary General of the United Nations of such policy; and (3) appropriate steps should be taken to persuade former member states of the U.N. War Crimes Commission to adopt such policy. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/41 |
| 100-sconres-39 | 100 | sconres | 39 | A concurrent resolution calling for the President to uphold American rights under the United States-People's Republic of China Cultural Agreement and other matters. | International Affairs | 1987-03-25 | 1987-03-25 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States should expel one reporter of the People's Republic of China from the United States; and (2) the Secretary of State should inform the Chinese Government that if another American reporter is expelled from China, the United States would consider the cultural relations agreement between the United States and China null and void. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/39 |
| 100-sconres-40 | 100 | sconres | 40 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the current urgent situation in human rights in the People's Republic of China should be placed on the agenda of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights at its next meeting in Geneva, Switzerland; and that the Congress calls upon the Government of the People's Republic of China to release Mr. Yang Wei. | International Affairs | 1987-03-25 | 1987-03-25 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the: (1) current human rights situation in the People's Republic of China should be placed on the agenda of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights at its next meeting; (2) Government of China should release Mr. Yang Wei; (3) U.S. Government should reexamine its policy towards permitting Chinese students to study at American colleges and universities; and (4) U.S. Government should reexamine its technology (including nuclear) and arms transfer policies toward the People's Republic of China. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/40 |
| 100-sconres-33 | 100 | sconres | 33 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding democracy and security in the Republic of Korea. | International Affairs | 1987-03-18 | 1987-03-18 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States: (1) recognizes the close historical bonds between the American and Korean peoples and the considerable national resources South Korea contributes toward regional defense and security; (2) recognizes and supports the Korean people's desire to achieve a level of political development commensurate with their economic, social, and cultural achievements; (3) applauds President Chun Doo Hwan's pledge to initiate the transfer of executive power in South Korea; (4) commends President Chun and his party for agreeing to initiate negotiations over constitutional reform; (5) calls on such Government and the opposition to continue their dialogue; (6) hopes that such Government and the opposition will strive for democratic reform; and (7) hopes that political leaders engaged in the constitutional revision will achieve lasting reforms and popular support for the new constitution. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/33 |
| 100-sconres-34 | 100 | sconres | 34 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding human rights abuse in North Korea and the reduction of tensions on the Korean Peninsula. | International Affairs | 1987-03-18 | 1987-03-18 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the North Korean regime should: (1) take steps to cease its political repression and denial of human rights; (2) end its involvement and support for international terrorism; (3) end its efforts to sustain a first-strike military advantage over the Republic of Korea; (4) seek to ease tensions on the Peninsula by the resumption of the stalled North-South negotiations; and (5) consider other steps to ease tensions between North and South, including superpower cross-recognition of the two Korean governments, simultaneous entry of North and South into the United Nations, and a commitment by North Korea to participate in the 1988 Seoul Olympic games. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/34 |
| 100-sconres-31 | 100 | sconres | 31 | A concurrent resolution commending the Czechoslovak human rights organization Charter 77, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of its establishment, for its courageous contributions to the achievement of the aims of the Helsinki Final Act. | International Affairs | 1987-03-13 | 1987-11-09 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] | SD | R | P000513 | 13 | States that the Congress: (1) commends the Czechoslovak human rights organization Charter 77, on the tenth anniversary of its establishment of the aims of the Helsinki Final Act; (2) calls upon the Government of Czechoslovakia to cease its persecution of those involved in Charter 77 and other human rights activities; and (3) commends the U.S. representatives to the Vienna Review Meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe for raising the persecution issue with Czechoslovakian representatives. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/31 |
| 100-sconres-29 | 100 | sconres | 29 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the inability of American citizens to maintain regular contact with relatives in the Soviet Union. | International Affairs | 1987-03-11 | 1987-10-27 | See H.Con.Res.68. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 51 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the promotion of unrestricted family visits between related people of the United States and the Soviet Union is an essential part of American policy toward the Soviet Union; and (2) the President, the Secretary of State, and other administration members should raise the issue of family visitation at all appropriate opportunities in discussions with leaders of the Communist Party and the Government of the Soviet Union. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/29 |
| 100-sconres-24 | 100 | sconres | 24 | A concurrent resolution supporting the initiative Central American heads of state, meeting in San Jose, Costa Rica, in formulating a regional proposal for bringing about an end to the armed conflict in Central America, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1987-02-26 | 1987-03-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC] | NC | D | S000055 | 24 | (Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #30 (97-1)) Declares that the Congress appreciates the recent initiative by the heads of state of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and congratulates them on their significant contributions toward ending armed conflict, and reinforcing democracy, in Central America. Declares that the Congress supports the thrust of such initiative and looks forward to the summit meeting in Guatemala as the next phase in this effort of the Central American heads of state to forge a lasting peace in Central America. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/24 |
| 100-sconres-17 | 100 | sconres | 17 | A concurrent resolution regarding the promotion of democracy and security in the Republic of Korea, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1987-02-17 | 1987-03-18 | Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 4 | Declares that the American people reaffirm our commitment to promote the development of democracy for all Korean people. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the U.S. interest in securing democracy and human rights in the Republic of Korea would be best served by the peaceful establishment of democratic institutions; (2) a necessary condition for achieving democracy is an electoral system that gives the Korean people confidence that the outcome of such elections will reflect their will; and (3) the necessary conditions of such elections are freedom of expression, freedom of the press, due process of law, an independent judiciary, an end to the use of torture, the release of all political prisoners, and the restoration of full political and civil rights. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/17 |
| 100-sconres-14 | 100 | sconres | 14 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning support for the evolution to full democracy in the Republic of Korea. | International Affairs | 1987-02-05 | 1987-02-05 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 9 | Declares that the Congress: (1) supports the efforts of democratic forces in South Korea to establish fair and free democratic elections and to evolve to a full democratic government; (2) urges the Government of South Korea and its leaders to demonstrate their commitment to democracy through dialogue and negotiations on both sides; (3) encourages the President and the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea to support diplomatic exchanges with all Koreans interested in a democratic system; (4) recognizes President Chun Du Hwan's intention to address the death of student Park Chong-Chol and reaffirms its condemnation of restricting the rights of people to participate in political activities; and (5) recommends that the United States consider ways to assist South Korea toward democracy. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/14 |
| 100-sconres-11 | 100 | sconres | 11 | A concurrent resolution calling for the release of Reverend Tshenuwani Simon Farisani from detention in Venda, a homeland in South Africa. | International Affairs | 1987-01-21 | 1987-01-21 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 13 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Government of South Africa should take necessary steps to secure the release of Reverend Tshenuwani Simon Farisani from detention in Venda, a homeland in South Africa. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/11 |
| 100-sconres-8 | 100 | sconres | 8 | A concurrent resolution relating to the current human rights policies of the Soviet Union. | International Affairs | 1987-01-16 | 1987-01-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 31 | Declares that the Congress: (1) protests the continued human rights repression in the Soviet Union, especially the new emigration regulations, despite Soviet attempts to be in compliance with the Helsinki Final Act and other international human rights agreements; (2) views such abuses as an impediment to bilateral relations between the United States and the Soviet Union; (3) calls upon Soviet authorities to release specified individuals and to allow their emigration; and (4) dedicates itself as a priority in the 100th Congress to support the restoration of human rights to all Soviet citizens, especially the Soviet Jews' right to emigrate. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/8 |
| 100-sconres-2 | 100 | sconres | 2 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for the negotiation of an international agricultural conservation reserve treaty. | International Affairs | 1987-01-06 | 1987-01-06 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] | SD | R | P000513 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should initiate multilateral negotiations with all major agricultural commodity exporting nations to establish an international agricultural conservation reserve to reduce worldwide grain surpluses and control soil erosion. States that the basis for such reserve should be: (1) all signatory nations shall agree to bring virgin land into cropland production and return a certain percentage of cropland to its natural state; (2) an emergency provision to allow a portion of the cropland of all signatory nations to be put back in production if emergency food reserves are depleted or if production did not meet domestic consumption; and (3) a coordinated international food aid program. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/2 |
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