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HRES 246 100th Congress House International Affairs Democracy Human rights Negotiations Political parties Political prisoners South Africa

A resolution to urge the Government of South Africa to indicate its willingness to engage in meaningful political negotiations with that country's black majority.

Introduced: August 5, 1987 See on congress.gov
This resolution expired with the 100th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Aug 24, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.
Aug 5, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Aug 5, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should urge the Government of South Africa to indicate its willingness to engage in meaningful political negotiations with that country's black majority by: (1) granting unconditional freedom to Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners; (2) recognizing the African National Congress as a legitimate representative for the country's black majority; and (3) establishing the framework for the political talks with the African National Congress and other organizations which could lead to a negotiated settlement with the black majority.

What's happening now August 24, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 246: A resolution to urge the Government of South Africa to indicate its willingness to engage in meaningful political negotiations with that country's black majority.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HRES-246/
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"H. Res. 246: A resolution to urge the Government of South Africa to indicate its willingness to engage in meaningful political negotiations with that country's black majority.." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HRES-246/.
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H. Res. 246, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HRES-246/.
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