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H.Res. 497 (100th)
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.
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13 July 1988
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Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 385 - 18 (Record Vote No: 235).
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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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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 13 July 1988
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-resolution/497
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/100/hres/497