105th Congress > House > Vote 29

Date: March 05, 1997

Result: 417-0 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 30

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Foreign Policy Resolutions

Sponsor: HOUGHTON, Amory, Jr. (R-NY)

Bill number: HCONRES18

Question: Suspend the rules and agree

Description: Congratulate Nicaragua on Elections

Bill summary: Congratulates: (1) the people of Nicaragua for the successful completion of the democratic elections held on October 20, 1996; and (2) former President Violeta Barrios de Chamorro for her courage and commitment to democracy. Encourages all Nicaraguans to continue to work together on the long road to lasting peace and democracy. Recognizes that all Nicaraguans should continue to work together to ensure a stable democracy, respect for human rights, a free and market-oriented economy, and social justice for all people. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to help Nicaragua move toward freedom and democracy and to encourage democracy and peaceful development throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Bill titles: Congratulating the people of the Republic of Nicaragua on the success of their democratic elections held on October 20, 1996.

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