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H.Con.Res. 236 (101st)

Expressing the sense of the Congress deploring the escalating violence in El Salvador; condemning the killing of innocent civilians, including six Jesuit priests; and calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

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Introduced

19 November 1989

Last action

22 November 1989 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Jones, Ben [D-GA-4], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 January 2025

Defence

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Summary

Deplores the continuing violence in El Salvador and calls for a disengagement of military forces to allow international humanitarian organizations to provide medical attention and supplies to the civilian casualties. Condemns the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) for initiating a military offensive on November 11, 1989. Urges the Government of El Salvador and the FMLN to resume a peaceful dialogue leading to settlement of the conflict. Deplores the murder of six Jesuit priests and two women. Demands that those responsible be brought to justice. Declares that satisfactory resolution of this case will be instrumental in determining continued U.S. support for the Government of El Salvador.

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Timeline

  1. 19 November 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 November 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 November 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 November 1989

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 20 November 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 20 November 1989

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 3 (Roll no. 375).

    Source: Floor

  7. 20 November 1989

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 3 (Roll no. 375).

    Source: Floor

  8. 20 November 1989

    Passed

    EXTENSION OF TIME FOR DEBATE - Mr. Fascell asked unanimous consent that the time for debate be extended by twenty minutes. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 20 November 1989

    Passed

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 November 1989

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  11. 20 November 1989

    Floor

    Mr. Broomfield demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

    Source: Floor

  12. 20 November 1989

    Floor

    Mr. Fascell moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  13. 22 November 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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