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- H.RES.560
H.RES.560: Concerning United States support for the new South Africa.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 3, 1994
- Latest Major Action Oct. 5, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) President Nelson Mandela of South Africa deserves the congratulations and support of the United States; (2) the United States shall remain engaged in the political and economic development of South Africa; (3) assistance to South Africa should continue to focus on such issues as job creation, housing, enterprise, development, education, democracy, and health; and (4) steps should be...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mr. Andrews (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walker objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until Oct. 5. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 3, 1994 |
Introduced in the House by Donald M. Payne (D-N.J.) |