An original joint resolution disapproving the certification by the President under section 481(h) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Summary

Disapproves the President's certification for U.S. assistance to the Bahamas under provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 relating to countries that fail to take adequate measures to prevent narcotic drugs and other controlled substances from being sold illegally within the jurisdiction of such country to U.S. Government personnel or from entering the United States unlawfully.

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Timeline

1. 12 April 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 April 1988

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.

   Source: Calendars

3. 12 April 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Pell. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

4. 12 April 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations ordered to be reported an original measure in lieu of S.J.Res. 279.

   Source: Committee

5. 14 April 1988

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by motion.

   Source: Floor

6. 14 April 1988

   Vote

   Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 40-53. Record Vote No: 96.

   Source: Floor

Votes

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 12 April 1988

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Sponsors

• Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → A joint resolution disapproving the certification by the President under section 481(h) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
• related to → A joint resolution disapproving the 1988 certification by the President with respect to the Bahamas under section 481(h) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.