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H.Con.Res. 436: Celebrating 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of South Africa and recognizing the momentous social and economic achievements of South Africa since the institution of democracy in that country.

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H.Con.Res. 436: Celebrating 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of South Africa and recognizing the momentous social and economic achievements of South Africa since the institution of democracy in that country.

108th Congress · introduced 2004-05-20 · International Affairs · Latest: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2004-05-20 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 414 (2004): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, HCONRES436 (2004-07-22), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

Celebrating 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of South Africa and recognizing the momentous social and economic achievements of South Africa since the institution of democracy in that country.

Plain summary

States that Congress: (1) applauds the Republic of South Africa for the remarkable transition to a democratic government and the tremendous progress achieved during ten years of majority rule; (2) looks forward to a continued partnership with South Africa focused on a sustained commitment to the health of South Africans; and (3) anticipates continued social development and economic growth in South Africa.

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

Celebrating 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of South Africa and recognizing the momentous social and economic achievements of South Africa since the institution of democracy in that country.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · 30 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), Betty McCollum (D-MN)

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Words on this page, explained (3)
Resolution
A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote
A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.
Rulemaking
The process agencies use to write regulations that carry out laws passed by Congress or a legislature. Usually an agency publishes a proposed rule, takes public comments, then publishes a final rule.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong108-hconres436 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108