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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 See on congress.gov
This resolution expired with the 101st Congress
It was not agreed to before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, so it is no longer active.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 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
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
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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 February 3, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 48: To urge the Government of South Africa to indicate its willingness to engage in meaningful political negotiations with that country's black majority.. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HRES-48/
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"H. Res. 48: To urge the Government of South Africa to indicate its willingness to engage in meaningful political negotiations with that country's black majority.." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HRES-48/.
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H. Res. 48, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HRES-48/.
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