A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the failure of Mexico to cooperate with the United States in controlling the transport of illegal drugs and controlled substances and the denial of certain assistance to Mexico as a result of that failure.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

S.Res.218 through Congress

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SenateJan 30, 1996IntroducedOfficial record

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Related House measure: H.Res.362 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the failure of Mexico to cooperate with the United States in controlling the transport of illegal drugs and controlled substances and the denial of certain assistance to Mexico as a result of that failure.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 30, 1996

Declares that the President should not certify, pursuant to provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 denying U.S. or multilateral development bank assistance to major illicit drug producing drug-transit countries, that: (1) Mexico has cooperated fully with the United States in controlling narcotic and psychotropic drugs and other controlled substances and activities relating to such drugs and substances; and (2) vital U.S. national interests require such assistance for Mexico.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D–CA

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Jan 30, 1996
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan 30, 1996
Introduced in Senate

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HRES 362 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the failure of Mexico to cooperate with the United States in controlling the transport of illegal drugs and controlled substances and the denial of certain assistance to Mexico as a result of that failure.

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Analyze S.Res.218 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 S.Res.218, 104th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the failure of Mexico to cooperate with the United States in controlling the transport of illegal drugs and controlled substances and the denial of certain assistance to Mexico as a result of that failure.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/218

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1996-01-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/sres218/BILLS-104sres218is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze S.Res.218 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 S.Res.218, 104th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the failure of Mexico to cooperate with the United States in controlling the transport of illegal drugs and controlled substances and the denial of certain assistance to Mexico as a result of that failure.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/218

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1996-01-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/sres218/BILLS-104sres218is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.218 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Examine S.Res.218 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.218, 104th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the failure of Mexico to cooperate with the United States in controlling the transport of illegal drugs and controlled substances and the denial of certain assistance to Mexico as a result of that failure.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/218

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1996-01-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/sres218/BILLS-104sres218is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.218 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.218, 104th Congress: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the failure of Mexico to cooperate with the United States in controlling the transport of illegal drugs and controlled substances and the denial of certain assistance to Mexico as a result of that failure.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/218

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1996-01-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/sres218/BILLS-104sres218is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:23:12Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.218 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.