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- H.CON.RES.160
H.CON.RES.160: Congratulating the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone on the success of their recent democratic multiparty elections.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 15, 1996
- Latest Major Action July 1, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
88 (51 Democrats, 1 Independent, 36 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Congratulates the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone for holding their first democratic multiparty presidential and parliamentary elections in nearly 30 years. Encourages them to continue to negotiate an end to the civil war and to work together. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to helping nations move toward freedom and democracy and to encouraging peace, democracy, and economic development on the African continent.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Gilman 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 one hour of debate.
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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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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 465.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| April 15, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Amory Houghton (R-N.Y.) |