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- S.RES.179
S.RES.179: A 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 Feb. 23, 1998
- Latest Major Action Feb. 23, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Urges the President to: (1) 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) call for the UN to form an international criminal tribunal for the purposes of indicting, prosecuting, and imprisoning Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials who are responsible for crimes against humanity, genocide, and other international law...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Feb. 23, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) |