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S.RES.272: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the success of the Varela Project's collection of 10,000 certified signatures in support of a national referendum and the delivery of these signatures to the Cuban National Assembly.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 20, 2002
- Latest Major Action June 10, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for the constitutional right of Cuban citizens who have signed the Varela Project to petition the Cuban National Assembly for a national referendum on civil liberties. Calls on: (1) the National Assembly to give serious consideration to the petition and to holding such referendum; and (2) the Cuban Government to provide its citizens with internationally accepted standards for civil and human rights and the opportunity to vote...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden under authority of the order of the Senate of 05/22/2002 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 0. Record Vote Number: 146.
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| May 20, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) |