Congress 115 - HRES 981 - Condemning the violence, persecution, intimidation, and murders committed by the Government of Nicaragua against its citizens.

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Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Foreign property Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Human rights International Affairs International organizations and cooperation Latin America News media and reporting Nicaragua Protest and dissent Sanctions Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Violent crime Visas and passports

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Condemns the violence, persecution, and murders of peaceful protesters by the government of Nicaragua.

Calls on the United States to continue to condemn the atrocities in Nicaragua, demand the release of individuals wrongfully detained, and identify individuals whose involvement in the violence qualifies for the imposition of sanctions.

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Jul 25, 2018

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 25, 2018

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7194-7195)
Jul 25, 2018

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7194-7195)
Jul 25, 2018

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 981.
Jul 25, 2018

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7194-7197)
Jul 25, 2018

Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 12, 2018

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jul 12, 2018

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 6, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Jul 3, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 3, 2018

Introduced in House

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