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H.CON.RES.254: Calling on the Government of Cuba to extradite to the United States convicted felon Joanne Chesimard and all other individuals who have fled the United States to avoid prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses and who are currently living freely in Cuba.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 30, 1998
- Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (4 Democrats, 23 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Government of Cuba should return to the United States convicted murderer Joanne Chesimard and all other individuals currently living freely in Cuba who have fled the United States to avoid prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses; and (2) the return of such criminals should be a top priority for the U.S. Government.
(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).
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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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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll No. 428).
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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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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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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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| March 30, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Franks (R-N.J.) |