Expressing the sense of Congress, congratulating the former International Support and Verification Commission of the Organization of American States (OAS-CIAV) for successfully aiding in the transition of Nicaragua from a war-ridden state into a newly formed democracy and providing continued support through the recently created Technical Cooperation Mission (OAS-TCM) which is responsible for helping to stabilize Nicaraguan democracy by supplementing institution building.

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

Congressional Research Service

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 12, 1998

Commends Santiago Murray, the first director of the International Support and Verification Commission of the Organization of American States (OAS-CIAV), Sergio Caramagna, the current director of the Technical Cooperation Mission (OAS-TCM), and all members of the OAS- CIAV and OAS-TCM team for their defense of human rights, promotion of peaceful conflict resolution, and contribution to the development of freedom and democracy in Nicaragua. Supports the continuation of the OAS-TCM role in Nicaragua.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-23] · R–CA

Committees

Foreign Relations Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee

4 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Apr 29, 1998
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 28, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 28, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 28, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Apr 28, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2359)
Apr 28, 1998
Mr. Gallegly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 1, 1998
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Apr 1, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 4, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 4, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 20, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Feb 12, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 12, 1998
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 1998
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.Con.Res.222, 105th Congress: Expressing the sense of Congress, congratulating the former International Support and Verification Commission of the Organization of American States (OAS-CIAV) for successfully aiding in the transition of Nicaragua from a war-ridden state into a newly formed democracy and providing continued support through the recently created Technical Cooperation Mission (OAS-TCM) which is responsible for helping to stabilize Nicaraguan democracy by supplementing institution building.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/222

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 1998-04-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hconres222/BILLS-105hconres222rfs.htm

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Analyze H.Con.Res.222 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.222, 105th Congress: Expressing the sense of Congress, congratulating the former International Support and Verification Commission of the Organization of American States (OAS-CIAV) for successfully aiding in the transition of Nicaragua from a war-ridden state into a newly formed democracy and providing continued support through the recently created Technical Cooperation Mission (OAS-TCM) which is responsible for helping to stabilize Nicaraguan democracy by supplementing institution building.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/222

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 1998-04-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hconres222/BILLS-105hconres222rfs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:23:39Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.222, 105th Congress: Expressing the sense of Congress, congratulating the former International Support and Verification Commission of the Organization of American States (OAS-CIAV) for successfully aiding in the transition of Nicaragua from a war-ridden state into a newly formed democracy and providing continued support through the recently created Technical Cooperation Mission (OAS-TCM) which is responsible for helping to stabilize Nicaraguan democracy by supplementing institution building.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/222

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 1998-04-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hconres222/BILLS-105hconres222rfs.htm

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Discuss H.Con.Res.222, 105th Congress: Expressing the sense of Congress, congratulating the former International Support and Verification Commission of the Organization of American States (OAS-CIAV) for successfully aiding in the transition of Nicaragua from a war-ridden state into a newly formed democracy and providing continued support through the recently created Technical Cooperation Mission (OAS-TCM) which is responsible for helping to stabilize Nicaraguan democracy by supplementing institution building.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/222

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 1998-04-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hconres222/BILLS-105hconres222rfs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:23:39Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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