Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) President Nelson Mandela of South Africa deserves the congratulations and support of the United States; (2) the United States shall remain engaged in the political and economic development of South Africa; (3) assistance to South Africa should continue to focus on such issues as job creation, housing, enterprise, development, education, democracy, and health; and (4) steps should be taken to increase trade, investment, and development in South Africa.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Andrews (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10831-10832)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walker objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until Oct. 5. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10921)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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