Congratulates: (1) the Government and the people of the Republic of El Salvador for the successful completion of democratic elections on March 16, 1997; and (2) El Salvadoran President Armando Calderon Sol for his personal commitment to democracy.
Commends all Salvadorans for their efforts to work together to take risks for democracy and to willfully pursue national reconciliation. Supports Salvadoran attempts to continue their cooperation in order to ensure democracy, national reconciliation, and economic prosperity.
Reaffirms that the United States is committed to encouraging democracy and peaceful development throughout Central America.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5511-5513, H5547-5548)
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. Luther objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 419 - 3 (Roll no. 295).
Roll Call #295 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 419 - 3 (Roll no. 295).
Roll Call #295 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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