H.CON.RES.131: Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the situation in Sudan.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced Aug. 3, 1993
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 23, 1993

Bill Cosponsors

69 (46 Democrats, 23 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Condemns the Sudanese Government for its human rights abuses and calls upon such government to improve human rights conditions. Calls on the Government of Sudan and the Sudanese People's Liberation Army to cease hostilities and resolve differences through peaceful means and to allow access to relief organizations and human rights organizations. Encourages the Government of Sudan to hand over political power to an elected civilian government as...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade and Monetary Policy.
Executive Comment Received from State.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mr. Hamilton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Aug. 3, 1993

Introduced in the House by Harry A. Johnston (D-Fla.)

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