Date: June 28, 1978
Subject: Rhodesia Sanctions
Description: McGovern (D-SD) motion to table (kill) the Helms (R-NC) amendment to lift U.S. sanctions against Rhodesia until Sept. 30, 1979. Economic sanctions against Rhodesia force the U.S. to conduct trade with the Soviet Union and allows the African country to stand unsupported as a target for revolution.
Result: Motion to Table Agreed to, 48-42
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