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HCONRES 99 - 105

Expressing concern over recent events in the Republic of Sierra Leone in the wake of the recent military coup d'etat of that country's first democratically elected president.

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

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Expressing concern over recent events in the Republic of Sierra Leone in the wake of the recent military coup d'etat of that country's first democratically elected president. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without am

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Summary

00 Introduced in House Jan 11, 2001

Condemns the rebellious Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC) for ousting the democratically elected Government of the Republic of Sierra Leone, including President Ahmed Tejan Kabbah. Urges: (1) an immediate end to all violence in such country; and (2) AFRC members and all armed elements involved in the conflict to ensure the protection and safety of international aid agencies and personnel serving there and allow them unobstructed access to affected areas to deliver emergency humanitarian relief to people in need. Encourages: (1) AFRC members to negotiate a hand-over of power back to the democratically elected Government; and (2) all of the country's citizens to work together to bring about a peaceful solution to the current conflict. Reaffirms U.S. support of the government led by President Ahmed Tejan Kabbah. Commends the Organization of African Unity for calling on all African countries and the international community to refrain from recognizing the new regime or lending support to the AFRC.

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Sep 24, 1997

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

Sep 24, 1997

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

Sep 24, 1997

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 174.

Sep 24, 1997

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

Jul 23, 1997

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Jul 22, 1997

Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Jul 22, 1997

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5515-5517, H5549-5550)

Jul 22, 1997

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Jul 22, 1997

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Luther objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

Jul 22, 1997

Considered as unfinished business.

Jul 22, 1997

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 297).

Jul 22, 1997

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 297).

Jul 22, 1997

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jun 25, 1997

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 25, 1997

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.

Jun 24, 1997

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 24, 1997

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Jun 23, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.

Jun 18, 1997

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1251-1252)

Jun 16, 1997

Introduced in House

Jun 16, 1997

Introduced in House

Jun 16, 1997

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1215)

Jun 16, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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