An amendment placing a limitation on members of the Armed Forces in Honduras. It prohibits use of funds in the bill for use of U.S. armed forces in any land area of Honduras that is 20 nautical miles off the land border of Nicaragua and Honduras. The amendment provides exceptions such as declared war by the U.S. and clear and present danger to U.S. citizens.

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Amendment Number
243
Description
An amendment placing a limitation on members of the Armed Forces in Honduras. It prohibits use of funds in the bill for use of U.S. armed forces in any land area of Honduras that is 20 nautical miles off the land border of Nicaragua and Honduras. The amendment provides exceptions such as declared war by the U.S. and clear and present danger to U.S. citizens.
Congress
99
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 27, 1985
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 172 - 217 (Record Vote No: 207).
Submitted Date
Jun 27, 1985
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 243 — Informed