Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996
Official title: “To seek international sanctions against the Castro government in Cuba, to plan for support of a transition government leading to a democratically elected government in Cuba, and for other purposes.”
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Salazar Reintroduces Legislation to Keep Cuban Regime on the State Sponsors of Terrorism List
“The FORCE Act prevents the Cuban communist regime from being removed from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List until they meet the requirements of Section 205 of the LIBERTAD Act (P.L. 104-114). Section 205 of the LIBERTAD Act requires Cuba to comply with the following conditions:”
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“La Ley FORCE impide que el régimen comunista cubano sea removido de la Lista de Patrocinadores del Terrorismo hasta que cumpla con los requisitos de la Sección 205 de la Ley LIBERTAD (P.L. 104-114). La Sección 205 de la Ley LIBERTAD requiere que Cuba cumpla con las siguientes condiciones:”
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McCaul, Salazar Work to Keep Cuban Regime on the State Sponsors of Terror List
“The FORCE Act prevents the president from removing Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List until they meet the requirements of Section 205 of the LIBERTAD Act (P.L. 104-114). Section 205 of the LIBERTAD Act requires Cuba to comply with the following conditions:”
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How it passed
The Senate passed it 74 to 22 on March 5, 1996, with 4 senators who did not vote.
The House passed it 336 to 86 on March 6, 1996, with 1 member voting Present and 9 who did not vote.
It became law on March 12, 1996.
The question on the official record: House, “On Agreeing to the Conference Report”. Senate, “On the Conference Report H.R. 927”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 230 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| House Democrats | 106 | 80 | 1 | 8 |
| House independents | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Republicans | 47 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Senate Democrats | 27 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
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