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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 17, 1997
Congratulates Santiago Murray and Sergio Caramagna, the first and current directors, respectively, of the International Support and Verification Commission of the Organization of American States and all members of the Commission team for their defense of human rights, promotion of peaceful conflict resolution, and contribution to the development of freedom and democracy in Nicaragua. Expresses support for the continuation of the role of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Nicaragua described in the resolution passed by the OAS General Assembly in Lima, Peru, on June 4, 1997.
People & committees
Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R–NC
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7983-7984)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7983-7984)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Helms with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Helms with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations ordered to be reported an original measure.
Introduced in Senate
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