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S.RES.279: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate supporting the right of the United States citizens in Pueto Rico to express their desires regarding their future political status.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Sept. 17, 1998
- Latest Major Action Sept. 17, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (8 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that it is the sense of the Senate: (1) supporting and recognizing the right of U.S. citizens residing in Puerto Rico to express democratically their views regarding their future political status through a referendum or other public forum, and to communicate those views to the President and Congress; and (2) urging the Federal Government to review any such communication.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sept. 17, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert G. Torricelli (D-N.J.) |