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S. 100 (102nd)

Central American Democracy and Development Act

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Introduced

14 January 1991

Last action

15 May 1991 · Floor

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]

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Summary

Central American Democracy and Development Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) encourage and support the Central American countries in efforts to build democracy, restore peace, establish respect for human rights, expand economic opportunities, and improve living conditions; (2) support and encourage dialogue as the proper means of resolving armed conflicts in Central America; (3) assist in, and secure greater international support for, the recommendations of the International Commission on Central American Recovery and Development; (4) participate in, and contribute to, the United Nations Development Programme for its Special Plan of Economic Cooperation for Central America; (5) help organize a partnership among donor countries and the Central American countries to provide a means of mobilizing resources and promoting a forum for dialogue about issues of development, democracy, social justice, and human rights; and (6) support and promote the President's proposed Enterprise for the Americas Initiative to assist Central American countries in opening their economies and managing their foreign debt. Requires the United States, if requested by the governments of Central America, to provide assistance for the development of the Central American Development Coordination Commission.

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Timeline

  1. 14 January 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 April 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  4. 18 April 1991

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 18 April 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 April 1991

    Floor

    By Senator Pell from Committee on Foreign Relations filed written report. Report No. 102-53. Additional views filed.

    Source: Floor

  7. 25 April 1991

    Committee

    By Senator Pell from Committee on Foreign Relations filed written report. Report No. 102-53. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  8. 14 May 1991

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate.

    Source: Floor

  9. 14 May 1991

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87-9. Record Vote No: 61.

    Source: Floor

  10. 15 May 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 15 May 1991

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

14 May 1991 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 100 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 87 · No 9 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 4

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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