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S.Res.154 / 103rd Congress

A resolution to welcome the holding of democratic elections in Pakistan, to congratulate Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on the occasion of her swearing-in, and for other purposes.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14445)

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 21, 1993

Welcomes the elections of October 6 and 9, 1993, in Pakistan as an important step in reaffirming democracy. Congratulates Prime Minister Bhutto on the occasion of her swearing in on October 19, 1993. Reaffirms the existing ties of friendship between the peoples of Pakistan and the United States and underscores continuing U.S. interest in working with the Government of Pakistan on issues of bilateral and regional concern.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] · D–RI

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
3 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14445)

  2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S14445)

  3. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  5. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  6. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14202-14204)

  7. Introduced in Senate

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