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S.Res.160 / 103rd Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the October 21, 1993, attempted coup d'etat in Burundi, and for other purposes.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: 11/19/1993 CR S16594)

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 2, 1993

Condemns the attempted coup d'etat in Burundi and the murder of President Ndadaye. Commends: (1) the people of Burundi for their commitment to democracy; and (2) the Clinton Administration for its prompt condemnation of the October 21, 1993, coup and for the immediate suspension of foreign assistance to Burundi. Urges the people of Burundi to help end ethnic strife. Encourages them to continue their commitment to ethnic reconciliation and democracy. Calls upon: (1) the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to support the continuation of democracy and the end of ethnic strife in Burundi; and (2) the international community to assist the OAU in its efforts to strengthen democracy in Burundi and to address the humanitarian needs of Burundian refugees in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zaire.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] · R–MN

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
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Actions

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  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: 11/19/1993 CR S16594)

  2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: 11/19/1993 CR S16594)

  3. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  4. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.

  5. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  6. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  7. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  8. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14856-14857)

  9. Introduced in Senate

  10. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14163-14164)

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