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- S.CON.RES.78
S.CON.RES.78: A concurrent resolution relating to the indictment and prosecution of Saddam Hussein for war crimes and other crimes against humanity.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 2, 1998
- Latest Major Action March 16, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (9 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Requests the President: (1) to call for the creation of a United Nations (UN) commission to establish an international record of the criminal culpability of Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials; (2) to call for the UN to form an international criminal tribunal for the purpose of indicting, prosecuting, and imprisoning Hussein and other Iraqi officials who may be found responsible for crimes against humanity, genocide, and other violations...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 322.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Considered by Senate.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 0. Record Vote Number: 32.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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| March 2, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) |