S 100 in Congressional Session 102

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S 100

 

Title : A bill to set forth United States policy toward Central America and to assist the economic recovery and development of that region.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
1/14/1991--Introduced. Central American Democracy and Development Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) encourage and support the Central American countries in efforts to build democracy, restore peace, establish respect for human rights, expand economic opportunities, and improve living conditions; (2) support and encourage dialogue as the proper means of resolving armed conflicts in Central America; (3) assist in, and secure greater international support for, the recommendations of the International Commission on Central American Recovery and Development; (4) participate in, and contribute to, the United Nations Development Programme for its Special Plan of Economic Cooperation for Central America; (5) help organize a partnership among donor countries and the Central American countries to provide a means of mobilizing resources and promoting a forum for dialogue about issues of development, democracy, social justice, and human rights; and (6) support and promote the President's proposed Enterprise for the Americas Initiative to assist Central American countries in opening their economies and managing their foreign debt. Requires the United States, if requested by the governments of Central America, to provide assistance for the development of the Central American Development Coordination Commission.

Votes

Title : A bill to set forth United States policy toward Central America and to assist the economic recovery and development of that region.
Votes in the US Senate
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
611991-05-14On Passage of the BillFinal Passage - S.100; Central American Democracy and Development ActPassed
601991-05-14On the Amendment S.Amdt. 241Helms Amdt. No. 241; Relating to the enactment of difficult economic reforms by Central American governments.Rejected
Votes in the US House
This Bill was not Voted in the US House

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S 100
 
Bill Number : S 100
Title : A bill to set forth United States policy toward Central America and to assist the economic recovery and development of that region.
Sponsor: Sen Sanford, Terry [NC] (introduced 1/14/1991)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Adams, Brock [WA] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Akaka, Daniel K. [HI] - 4/23/1991

    Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Chafee, John H. [RI] - 4/23/1991

    Sen Cohen, William S. [ME] - 4/23/1991

    Sen Cranston, Alan [CA] - 1/14/1991

    Sen DeConcini, Dennis [AZ] - 5/7/1991

    Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [CT] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] - 1/22/1991

    Sen Durenberger, Dave [MN] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Gore, Albert, Jr. [TN] - 5/14/1991

    Sen Graham, Bob [FL] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Harkin, Tom [IA] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Hatfield, Mark O. [OR] - 1/22/1991

    Sen Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [WI] - 4/23/1991

    Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Kohl, Herb [WI] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Levin, Carl [MI] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Lugar, Richard G. [IN] - 1/14/1991

    Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 1/14/1991

    Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Mitchell, George J. [ME] - 1/22/1991

    Sen Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [NY] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Murkowski, Frank H. [AK] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Pell, Claiborne [RI] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [MI] - 5/14/1991

    Sen Robb, Charles S. [VA] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Sarbanes, Paul S. [MD] - 2/5/1991

    Sen Sasser, Jim [TN] - 2/5/1991

    Sen Simon, Paul [IL] - 4/23/1991

    Sen Warner, John [VA] - 1/14/1991

    Sen Wellstone, Paul D. [MN] - 5/14/1991

    Sen Wirth, Timothy [CO] - 1/14/1991

Other Info

Bill Number : S 100
Title : A bill to set forth United States policy toward Central America and to assist the economic recovery and development of that region.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
1/14/1991:Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
 
4/18/1991:Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
 
4/18/1991:Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment. Without written report.
 
4/18/1991:Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61.
 
4/25/1991:By Senator Pell from Committee on Foreign Relations filed written report. Report No. 102-53. Additional views filed.
 
5/14/1991:Measure laid before Senate.
 
5/14/1991:Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87-9. Record Vote No: 61.
 
5/15/1991 1:11pm:Received in the House.
 
5/15/1991:Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.