A resolution condemning the Government of Nicaragua's anti-democratic actions, calling for compliance with the Esquipulas II and Sapoa Accords, and urging both sides to the Nicaraguan conflict to return to negotiations.

Summary

Condemns human rights suppressions and civil liberties violations by the Nicaraguan Government. Declares that the expulsion from Nicaragua of U.S. diplomatic representatives is intolerable. Calls on Nicaragua to implement true democratic reforms in keeping with the Esquipulas II and Sapoa accords and to comply with international standards concerning the treatment of political prisoners. Urges Central American leaders to convene and assess the conditions in Nicaragua. Urges both parties to the Nicaraguan conflict to abide by the ceasefire and resume peace negotiations.

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Timeline

1. 13 July 1988

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 July 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 July 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 July 1988

   Vote

   Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 385 - 18 (Record Vote No: 235).

   Source: Floor

5. 14 July 1988

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 385 - 18 (Record Vote No: 235).

   Source: Floor

6. 14 July 1988

   Floor

   Called up by House by Rule.

   Source: Floor

7. 14 July 1988

   Passed

   Rule Passed House.

   Source: Floor

8. 14 July 1988

   Reported

   Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.498 Reported to House.

   Source: Floor

9. 14 July 1988

   Floor

   Committee on Rules Granted a Rule Providing One Hour of Debate.

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 July 1988

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rhodes, John J., III [R-AZ-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lightfoot, Jim [R-IA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Slaughter, D. French, Jr. [R-VA-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Davis, Jack [R-IL-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Payne, Lewis F., Jr. [D-VA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lukens, Donald E. [R-OH-8] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Nicaragua should fulfill its pledge to proclaim a general amnesty and release all political prisoners in accordance with the Esquipulas II agreement.
• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the resolution (H.Res.497) condemning the Government of Nicaragua's anti-democratic actions, calling for compliance with the Esquipulas II and Sapoa Accords, and urging both sides to the Nicaraguan conflict to return to negotiations.