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SRES 96 106th Congress Senate

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding a peaceful process of self-determination in East Timor, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 14, 1999 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 106th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, so it is no longer active.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 (Senate)
May 5, 1999
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 5, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4809-4810)
May 5, 1999
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action May 5, 1999

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should promptly contribute to the United Nations Trust Fund which will provide support for the East Timor ballot process; and (2) any agreement for the sale, transfer, or licensing of any military equipment for Indonesia entered into by the United States should state that such equipment will not be used in East Timor. Urges: (1) the President and the Secretaries of State and Defense to intensify their efforts to urge the Indonesian Government and military to disarm and disband anti-independence militias and grant full access to East Timor by international human rights monitors, humanitarian organizations, and the press; and (2) the President to report to the Congress on steps taken by the Indonesian Government and military to ensure a stable and secure environment in East Timor.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 96: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding a peaceful process of self-determination in East Timor, and for other purposes.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-SRES-96/
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"S. Res. 96: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding a peaceful process of self-determination in East Timor, and for other purposes.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-SRES-96/.
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S. Res. 96, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-SRES-96/.
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[S. Res. 96: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding a peaceful process of self-determination in East Timor, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/106-SRES-96/)
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