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- H.CON.RES.215
H.CON.RES.215: Congratulating the people of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana for holding multiparty elections.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 11, 1998
- Latest Major Action April 29, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Congratulates the people of Guyana for holding multiparty presidential elections. Supports the audit of the elections by the Caribbean Community. Calls on all parties to respect the outcome of the audit as the final decision and to make a vow to peace and stability in Guyana. Calls on the newly elected president and the opposition leadership to respect the rule of law and human rights.
(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 the Western Hemisphere.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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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, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Gallegly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended 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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| Feb. 11, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Donald M. Payne (D-N.J.) |