Amendment sought to add language to the findings section of the bill recognizing the separate and distinct nature of Puerto Rican citizenship in relation to U.S. citizenship.

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Amendment Number
510
Description
Amendment sought to add language to the findings section of the bill recognizing the separate and distinct nature of Puerto Rican citizenship in relation to U.S. citizenship.
Purpose
An amendment to specify that Puerto Rican citizenship is separate and distinct from U.S. citizenship and that persons born in Puerto Rico who are Puerto Rican citizens may not be denied the right to vote in Puerto Rican even if they are not United States citizens.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 4, 1998
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment (A010) Failed by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
20:05:02
Submitted Date
Mar 4, 1998
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 510 — Informed