HRES 141
100th Congress
House
International Affairs
Detention of persons
Families
Human rights
Right to counsel
South Africa
Torture
A resolution calling for the immediate release of all the children detained under the state of emergency regulations in South Africa.
Introduced: April 8, 1987
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 20, 1987
Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 405 - 3 (Record Vote No: 367).
Oct 20, 1987
Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 405 - 3 (Record Vote No: 367).
Oct 20, 1987
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Oct 14, 1987
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Oct 14, 1987
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 29, 1987
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Jul 29, 1987
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 29, 1987
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 24, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.
Apr 24, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Apr 8, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 8, 1987
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) calls for the immediate release of all the children detained under state of emergency regulations in South Africa; and (2) pending the release of the children, calls on South Africa to permit parental access to the children, make public their names and their location, provide them with adequate food, clothing, and protection, and permit an international organization to verify the above and make sure that such children are not abused or tortured.
What's happening now
Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 405 - 3 (Record Vote No: 367).
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