Expressing support for Zambia's transition to democracy.

Summary

Commends: (1) the people of Zambia for their commitment to democracy; and (2) former President Kaunda and the United National Independence Party on their cooperation in allowing open participation in the recent elections. Congratulates President Frederick Chiluba on his election as Zambia's President. Calls on: (1) President Chiluba to restore respect for internationally recognized human rights and establish a system of governance that fosters open political participation and encourages the development of democratic institutions; and (2) the President of the United States to take steps to implement a comprehensive assistance program, in coordination with other western donors, to the newly elected government and its people. Urges: (1) President Chiluba to take steps to strengthen Zambia's economy, renew its debt service payments to the International Monetary Fund, and restore Zambia's commitment to implementing its economic restructuring obligations with the World Bank; and (2) President Bush to encourage other industrialized nations to participate in supporting Zambia's newly elected government.

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Timeline

1. 14 November 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 November 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 November 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 19 November 1991

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules.

   Source: Floor

5. 19 November 1991

   Floor

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

   Source: Floor

6. 19 November 1991

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 19 November 1991

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported.

   Source: Committee

8. 19 November 1991

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

9. 19 November 1991

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

10. 19 November 1991

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

11. 19 November 1991

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

12. 20 November 1991

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Engrossed in House · undated · Official file
• Introduced in House · undated · Official file
• Referred in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

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• Referred in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in House (text)

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 November 1991

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Sponsors

• Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-34] · R · Sponsor
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