HRES 48
101th Congress
House
International Affairs
Democracy
Human rights
Negotiations
Political parties
Political prisoners
South Africa
To urge the Government of South Africa to indicate its willingness to engage in meaningful political negotiations with that country's black majority.
Introduced: January 20, 1989
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Feb 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
Jan 20, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 20, 1989
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
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