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United States · Resolution · HCONRES

H.Con.Res. 151 (103rd)

Concerning the movement toward democracy in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Introduced

23 September 1993

Last action

26 July 1994 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Kweisi Mfume, Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8], Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Tucker, Walter R., III [D-CA-37], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], GENE GREEN, Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15], Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], JOHN LEWIS, JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], ALCEE HASTINGS, Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6], Rep. Reynolds, Mel [D-IL-2], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Charles Schumer, Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Peterson, Douglas (Pete) [D-FL-2], Nancy Pelosi, EDDIE JOHNSON, Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Kopetski, Mike [D-OR-5], Rep. Payne, Lewis F., Jr. [D-VA-5], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Richard Neal, SANDER LEVIN, Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Bennie Thompson, Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11]

Subjects

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Summary

Supports: (1) freedom and democracy in Nigeria; (2) the wishes of the voters of Nigeria as displayed in the presidential election of June 12, 1993; and (3) extension of limited sanctions now in place against the unelected interim government to include trade sanctions. Declares that the Congress does not recognize the interim government as legitimate. Encourages the President to direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to urge the Security Council to: (1) not recognize the interim government as legitimate; and (2) take action to mediate the removal of such government for purposes of installing the democratically-elected government of June 12, 1993.

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Timeline

  1. 23 September 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 September 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 September 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 October 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 October 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 November 1993

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 November 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 24 January 1994

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

  9. 21 April 1994

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received from State.

    Source: Committee

  10. 19 July 1994

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  11. 19 July 1994

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 25 July 1994

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 25 July 1994

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 25 July 1994

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 25 July 1994

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  16. 25 July 1994

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6173-6174)

    Source: Floor

  17. 25 July 1994

    Floor

    Mr. Payne (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  18. 26 July 1994

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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