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H.J.Res. 540 (98th)

A joint resolution expressing disapproval of the President's decision to deny jurisdiction to the International Court of Justice with regard to Central America.

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Introduced

9 April 1984

Last action

20 April 1984 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]

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23 January 2025

Summary

States that the Congress strongly disapproves the President's decision to withdraw U.S. recognition of the International Court of Justice with regard to Central America and urges him to reconsider such decision.

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Timeline

  1. 9 April 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 April 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 April 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 April 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

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