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H. Con. Res. 221 101st Congress House

Reaffirming United States support for peace and democracy in Central America.

Introduced: November 2, 1989 See on congress.gov
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It was not agreed to before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, so it is no longer active.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.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Nov 3, 1989
For Previous Action See S. Con. Res. 79.
Nov 2, 1989
Laid on the table. See S. Con. Res. 79 for further action.
Nov 2, 1989
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 1989
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 379 - 29 (Roll no. 332).
Nov 2, 1989
AMENDMENT OFFERED - Pursuant to the instructions contained in the motion to recommit which was just agreed to, Mr. Fascell reported the resolution back with an amendment.
Nov 2, 1989
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 262 - 152 (Roll no. 331).
Nov 2, 1989
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Nov 2, 1989
The House is proceeding with a motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions direct the Committee on Foreign Affairs to report the bill back to the House forthwith with an amendment striking all after the resolving clause and inserting in lieu thereof a complete new text.
Nov 2, 1989
Mr. Edwards (OK) moved to recommit with instructions to Foreign Affairs.
Nov 2, 1989
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Nov 2, 1989
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Nov 2, 1989
Considered by unanimous consent.
Nov 2, 1989
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Nov 2, 1989
Mr. Fascell asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Nov 2, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 2, 1989
Introduced in House
 Amendments to this bill 1

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AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 300 – An amendment to insert a complete new text. Agreed to Nov 2, 1989
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 Latest action November 3, 1989

For Previous Action See S. Con. Res. 79.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns Daniel Ortega's announced intention to abrogate the ceasefire in Nicaragua as unjustified and a threat to peace. Urges the Sandinistas to renew their commitment to continuing the ceasefire.

Insists that Ortega and the Sandinistas reaffirm their pledge to hold elections on February 25, 1990, and begin to carry out in good faith their commitment to a free and fair electoral process leading up to those elections. Deplores any effort by the Sandinista regime to terminate, postpone, or curtail progress in fulfilling such commitment or to impose emergency laws under the pretext of a breakdown of the ceasefire.

Urges the extension of the period during which Nicaraguans are permitted to register to vote for at least 60 days.

Reaffirms the Congress's intention to abide by the provisions of the Bipartisan Accord on Nicaragua and Public Law 101-14, to include continuing to provide humanitarian assistance to the contras until February 28, 1990. Reminds Ortega, the Sandinistas, and the other leaders of the hemisphere that U.S. policy articulated therein is contingent upon the Sandinistas fulfilling their commitments as part of the Central American peace process.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SCONRES 79 Procedurally related A concurrent resolution to deplore the unilateral Sandinista abrogation of the Nicaraguan Ceasefire.
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