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- H.RES.981
H.RES.981: Condemning the violence, persecution, intimidation, and murders committed by the Government of Nicaragua against its citizens.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 3, 2018
- Latest Major Action July 25, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (4 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - July 25, 2018
- Introduced in House - July 3, 2018
Bill Summary
Condemns the violence, persecution, and murders of peaceful protesters by the government of Nicaragua. Calls on the United States to continue to condemn the atrocities in Nicaragua, demand the release of individuals wrongfully detained, and identify individuals whose involvement in the violence qualifies for the imposition of sanctions.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 25, 2018 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| July 25, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| July 25, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7194-7195) |
| July 25, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7194-7197)
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| July 25, 2018 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 25, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 981.
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| July 25, 2018 |
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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| July 12, 2018 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| July 12, 2018 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 6, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
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| July 3, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| July 3, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) |