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- S.CON.RES.31
S.CON.RES.31: A concurrent resolution expressing the outrage of Congress at the treatment of certain American prisoners of war by the Government of Iraq.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 27, 2003
- Latest Major Action April 10, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (10 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the outrage of Congress at the flagrant violations by the Government of Iraq of the customary international law of war and the Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, dated at Geneva August 12 1949, and entered into force October 21, 1950.Supports in the strongest terms the President's warning to Iraq that the United States will hold the Government of Iraq, its officials, and military personnel involved accountable...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 129.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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| March 27, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.) |