Congratulating the people of the Republic of Nicaragua on the success of their democratic elections held on October 20, 1996.
Latest action (5 Mar 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).
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Official summary
This resolution was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on March 5, 1997 but was never passed by the Senate.
Timeline
5 Mar 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).
4 Mar 1997
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 18 do?
- This resolution was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on March 5, 1997 but was never passed by the Senate.
- Has H.Con.Res. 18 become law?
- Not yet. As of 5 Mar 1997, H.Con.Res. 18 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 18?
- H.Con.Res. 18 was sponsored by Rep. Amory “Amo” Houghton [R-NY29, 2003-2004] (Republican-NY), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 18?
- 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). (5 Mar 1997).
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