A resolution affirming that the House of Representatives recognizes Eric Arturo Delvalle as the President of Panama, and calling upon General Noriega to comply with President Delvalle's order dismissing him from his position as the commander of the Panamanian Defense Forces.

Summary

Expresses the concern of the House of Representatives over events in Panama and U.S.-Panamanian relations. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the full implementation of the Panama Canal Treaties. Affirms U.S. recognition of Eric Arturo Delvalle as President of Panama. Calls on President Reagan to consider imposing additional economic and political sanctions to encourage the reestablishment of civilian authority in Panama. Urges the U.S. private sector to act in accordance with U.S. policy toward Panama. Calls upon the nations of the hemisphere to take actions to support the reestablishment of democracy in Panama. Calls upon General Noriega to comply with President Delvalle's order dismissing him as commander of the Panamanian Defense Forces.

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Timeline

1. 8 March 1988

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported.

   Source: Committee

2. 8 March 1988

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

3. 8 March 1988

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 March 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 8 March 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 10 March 1988

   Committee

   For Further Action See H.Res.399.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 March 1988

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Mica, Daniel Andrew [D-FL-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1] · R · Sponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A concurrent resolution calling for the resignation of General Noriega as the commander-in-chief of the Panamanian Defense Forces, a position from which he has functioned as the de facto ruler of Panama.
• related to → A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for Panamanian President Delvalle and for democracy in Panama.
• related to ← A resolution affirming that the House of Representatives recognizes Eric Arturo Delvalle as the President of Panama, and calling upon General Noriega to comply with President Delvalle's order dismissing him from his position as the commander of the Panamanian Defense Forces.