H. Con. Res. 18 105th Congress House

Congratulating the people of the Republic of Nicaragua on the success of their democratic elections held on October 20, 1996.

Introduced: February 11, 1997 See on congress.gov

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Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

Mar 6, 1997

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Mar 5, 1997

Considered as unfinished business.

Mar 5, 1997

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 5, 1997

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0, 3 Present (Roll no. 30).

Mar 5, 1997

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Mar 5, 1997

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Mar 5, 1997

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H732-735, H738)

Mar 5, 1997

Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Mar 4, 1997

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.

Mar 4, 1997

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 24, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

Feb 11, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Feb 11, 1997

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E215)

Feb 11, 1997

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Mar 5, 1997	House · vote #30	Suspend the rules and agree	Passed	417–0	See who voted →

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Latest action March 6, 1997

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congratulates: (1) the people of Nicaragua for the successful completion of the democratic elections held on October 20, 1996; and (2) former President Violeta Barrios de Chamorro for her courage and commitment to democracy.

Encourages all Nicaraguans to continue to work together on the long road to lasting peace and democracy.

Recognizes that all Nicaraguans should continue to work together to ensure a stable democracy, respect for human rights, a free and market-oriented economy, and social justice for all people.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to help Nicaragua move toward freedom and democracy and to encourage democracy and peaceful development throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Bill text 3 versions

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Committees of jurisdiction 3

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Western Hemisphere Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 18: Congratulating the people of the Republic of Nicaragua on the success of their democratic elections held on October 20, 1996.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HCONRES-18/

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"H. Con. Res. 18: Congratulating the people of the Republic of Nicaragua on the success of their democratic elections held on October 20, 1996.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HCONRES-18/.

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