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H.RES.754: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (19 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - March 9, 2020
- Introduced in House - Dec. 9, 2019
Bill Summary
This resolution (1) calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, (2) urges the Nicaraguan government to respect its citizens' constitutional rights and implement electoral reforms, and (3) recognizes and encourages efforts to promote democracy in Nicaragua by holding corrupt actors and human rights abusers in the Nicaraguan government accountable for their actions.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 9, 2020 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1543-1544) |
| March 9, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1543-1545)
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| March 9, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| March 9, 2020 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| March 9, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 754.
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| March 9, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| March 9, 2020 |
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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| Dec. 18, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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| Dec. 18, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Dec. 9, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Dec. 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Albio Sires (D-N.J.) |