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H.Con.Res. 271 (101st)

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should designate a special envoy to negotiate the release of Americans held hostage in Lebanon, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

27 February 1990

Last action

19 April 1990 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Natcher, William H. [D-KY-2], Rep. Long, Jill L. [D-IN-4], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Lukens, Donald E. [R-OH-8], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should designate a special envoy to negotiate the release of American and all other hostages in Lebanon and appeals to their captors to free them. Expresses sympathy for their families. Recognizes those who will be commemorating the fifth anniversary of the captivity of Terry Anderson on March 16, 1990.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 February 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 March 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 March 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 March 1990

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from State.

    Source: Committee

  7. 22 March 1990

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 22 March 1990

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 3 April 1990

    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

  10. 3 April 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 April 1990

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 3 April 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 3 April 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Hamilton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  14. 3 April 1990

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  15. 3 April 1990

    Passed

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 3 April 1990

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  17. 3 April 1990

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 19 April 1990

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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