An amendment to strike the language which prohibits the United States from making any agreement or reaching any understanding under which a recipient of U.S. economic or military assistance or a purchaser of U.S. military equipment shall provide assistance of any kind to the Nicaraguan contras. The amendment would also allow current restrictions to expire over time.

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Amendment Number
538
Description
An amendment to strike the language which prohibits the United States from making any agreement or reaching any understanding under which a recipient of U.S. economic or military assistance or a purchaser of U.S. military equipment shall provide assistance of any kind to the Nicaraguan contras. The amendment would also allow current restrictions to expire over time.
Congress
100
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Dec 9, 1987
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 200 - 215 (Record Vote No: 465).
Submitted Date
Dec 8, 1987
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 538 — Informed