A joint resolution calling for the United States to support efforts of the United Nations to conclude an international agreement to establish an international criminal court.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 28, 1993

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the U.S. delegation should make every effort to advance at the United Nations a proposal for establishment of an international criminal court with jurisdiction over crimes of an international character. Directs the President to submit to the Congress a detailed report on developments relating to, and U.S. efforts in support of, the establishment of such court.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] · D–CT

Committees

Foreign Relations Committee

8 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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May 24, 1994
See also H.R. 2333.
May 24, 1994
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6295)
Sep 13, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11592-11594)
Jul 15, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8813-8814)
Jun 29, 1993
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112.
Jun 29, 1993
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment. With written report No. 103-71. Additional and minority views filed.
Jun 29, 1993
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment. With written report No. 103-71. Additional and minority views filed.
May 20, 1993
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 12, 1993
Subcommittee on Terrorism, Narcotics & Int. Oper. Hearings held.
Jan 28, 1993
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan 28, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S930-931)
Jan 28, 1993
Introduced in Senate

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Reported to Senate · Jun 29, 1993 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in Senate · Jan 28, 1993 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 2333 · Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995

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Analyze S.J.Res.32 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.J.Res.32, 103rd Congress: A joint resolution calling for the United States to support efforts of the United Nations to conclude an international agreement to establish an international criminal court.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-joint-resolution/32

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1993-06-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sjres32/BILLS-103sjres32rs.htm

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Analyze S.J.Res.32 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.J.Res.32, 103rd Congress: A joint resolution calling for the United States to support efforts of the United Nations to conclude an international agreement to establish an international criminal court.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-joint-resolution/32

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1993-06-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sjres32/BILLS-103sjres32rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.J.Res.32 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Examine S.J.Res.32 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.J.Res.32, 103rd Congress: A joint resolution calling for the United States to support efforts of the United Nations to conclude an international agreement to establish an international criminal court.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-joint-resolution/32

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1993-06-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sjres32/BILLS-103sjres32rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.J.Res.32, 103rd Congress: A joint resolution calling for the United States to support efforts of the United Nations to conclude an international agreement to establish an international criminal court.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-joint-resolution/32

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 1993-06-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/sjres32/BILLS-103sjres32rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.J.Res.32 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.