H.Con.Res. 151 — Concerning the movement toward democracy in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Summary

Supports the Nigerian people in their commitment to unity and democracy and in their insistence on the return to full civilian and democratic rule.

Endorses the steps taken by President Clinton to demonstrate U.S. opposition to the annulment of the June 1993 election and encourages additional measures to encourage the restoration of democratic and civilian rule in Nigeria.

Condemns the recent arrests by the Nigerian military of political leaders and democracy advocates and restrictions on freedom of expression.

Urges General Abacha and the provisional ruling council in Nigeria to: (1) restore freedom of the press, respect human rights, and restore the independence and authority of the judiciary; (2) release political leaders and human rights activists who have been arrested or detained; (3) set up a rapid timetable for the restoration of civilian and democratic rule; and (4) positively respond to U.S. and international efforts to encourage the restoration of democracy.

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1993-09-23

Introduced in House

1993-09-23

Introduced in House

1993-09-23

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

1993-09-23

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

1993-10-01

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

1993-10-05

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.

1993-11-16

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

1993-11-16

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

1994-01-24

Executive Comment Requested from State.

1994-04-21

Executive Comment Received from State.

1994-07-19

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

1994-07-19

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

1994-07-25

Mr. Payne (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

1994-07-25

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6173-6174)

1994-07-25

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

1994-07-25

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

1994-07-25

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

1994-07-25

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1994-07-26

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Concerning the movement toward democracy in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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