A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the recent Presidential election in the Philippines was marked by such widespread fraud that it cannot be considered a fair reflection of the will of the people of the Philippines.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) America's interests are best served in the Philippines by a government which has a popular mandate; and (2) the February 7, 1986, elections in the Philippines were marked by widespread fraud. Requests the President to convey such concern to President Marcos and Corazon Aquino.

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Timeline

1. 20 February 1986

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 February 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 20 February 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 February 1986

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT] · R · Sponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing

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