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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Oct 7, 1994
Commends the men and women of the U.S. armed forces in Haiti. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should have sought congressional approval before deploying such forces; (2) the departure from power of the de facto authorities in Haiti and Haitian efforts to achieve national reconciliation, democracy, and the rule of law are in the best interests of the Haitian people; and (3) the President's lifting of the unilateral economic sanctions on Haiti and his efforts to bring about the lifting of economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations are appropriate. Supports a prompt and orderly withdrawal of all U.S. armed forces from Haiti as soon as possible. Requires the President to submit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives: (1) a statement of the national security objectives to be achieved by Operation Uphold Democracy and a detailed description of U.S. policy, the military mission and general rules of engagement under which operations of U.S. armed forces are conducted in and around Haiti, including the role of such forces regarding Haitian on Haitian violence, and efforts to disarm Haitian military or police forces or civilians; and (2) changes or modifications to such objectives, policy, mission, or rules of engagement. Directs the President to report to the Congress on the situation in Haiti by November 1, 1994, including a listing of units of the U.S. armed forces participating in, and the estimated duration and costs of, Operation Uphold Democracy. Requires the Secretary of State to report to the Congress on: (1) the participation or involvement of any member of the Haitian Government in violations of internationally recognized human rights from December 15, 1990, to December 15, 1994; and (2) all agreements the United States has entered into with other nations, including any assistance pledged or provided, in connection with U.S. efforts in Haiti.
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Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] · D–NJ
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Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 229 for further action.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 182, 1 Present (Roll no. 500).
House roll call 500 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 182, 1 Present (Roll no. 500).
House roll call 500 · Individual votesThe House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.J. Res. 416.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 570, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11117-11122)
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.J. Res. 416 as unfinished business.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 570, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the Dellums substitute.
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed debate on the Gilman amendment.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with two hours of general debate.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Butler Derrick to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 570 and Rule XXIII.
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 416 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for the further consideration of the joint resolution in the Committee of the Whole. Upon adoption of this resolution all time for general debate under terms of the previous special order shall be considered as expired, and an additional period of 2 hours shall be available for general debate. Specified amendments are in order. The amendments printed in part one of the report accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. No further amendment shall be in order except those printed in part 2 of said report, if offered in the order and manner specified, and not subject to further amendment except as specified, and debatable for one hour each. All point...
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 570. (consideration: CR H11020-11037, H11065-11117)
Rule H. Res. 570 passed House.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.J. Res. 416 as unfinished business.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with the remaining 94 minutes of general debate made in order by a previous unanimous consent request.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 10/5/1994 H10992-10994)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 570 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 416 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for the further consideration of the joint resolution in the Committee of the Whole. Upon adoption of this resolution all time for general debate under terms of the previous special order shall be considered as expired, and an additional period of 2 hours shall be available for general debate. Specified amendments are in order. The amendments printed in part one of the report accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. No further amendment shall be in order except those printed in part 2 of said report, if offered in the order and manner specified, and not subject to further amendment except as specified, and debatable for one hour each. All point...
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.J. Res. 416 as unfinished business.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Romano L. Mazzoli to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Unanimous Consent was granted to resolve into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous unanimous consent agreement, the House proceeded with not to exceed four hours of general debate.
Considered by previous special order. (consideration: CR H10972-10992)
Consideration initiated previous special order.
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Gejdensen asked unanimous consent that: (1) at any time hereafter the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of Rule XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for consideration of H.J. Res. 416; (2) the first reading of the joint resolution be dispensed with; (3) all points of order against the joint resolution and against its consideration be waived; (4) general debate be confined to the joint resolution and not to exceed 4 hours, equally divided and controlled; (5) after general debate the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion; and (6) no further consideration of the joint resolution be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House. Agreed to without objection.
Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 103-819, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 103-819, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 18.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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