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S.Res. 248 (102nd)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the signing on January 16, 1992, of the agreements for a formal cease-fire in El Salvador, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

23 January 1992

Last action

29 January 1992 · Vote

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-0. Record Vote No: 11.

Sponsors

Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Commends and congratulates: (1) all parties to the negotiations with respect to the war in El Salvador, former United Nations (UN) Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar, and the Salvadoran people for their persistence, commitment, and dedication to peace; and (2) the Governments of Colombia, Mexico, Spain, and Venezuela for their contributions in support of the negotiating process. Praises President Cristiani for his efforts. Encourages the Salvadoran people and all sectors of Salvadoran society to commit themselves to the process of consolidating peace, democracy, and economic and social development. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should commit itself to: (1) providing appropriate assistance to the Government and people of El Salvador that promote reconstruction, reconciliation, and further strengthening of democracy and democratic institutions; (2) seeking and encouraging other members of the international community to contribute materially to such process; and (3) cooperating with UN efforts to monitor compliance with the peace agreements in El Salvador and other efforts pertaining to the UN role in post-war El Salvador.

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Timeline

  1. 23 January 1992

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 January 1992

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 January 1992

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  4. 29 January 1992

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  5. 29 January 1992

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 January 1992

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-0. Record Vote No: 11.

    Source: Floor

Votes

29 January 1992 · Resolution Agreed to · On the Resolution S.Res. 248 · Resolution Agreed to · Official source

Yes 96 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 4

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 29 January 1992

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 23 January 1992

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