HJRES 647
101th Congress
House
Foreign Trade and International Finance
China
Congressional veto
Democracy
Human rights
Most favored nation principle
Disapproving the recommendations of the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of China.
Introduced: September 5, 1990
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Oct 18, 1990
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 998. Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2192(f)(1)(A)(ii).
Oct 18, 1990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 18, 1990
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 174 (Roll no. 483).
Oct 18, 1990
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 174 (Roll no. 483).
Oct 18, 1990
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Oct 18, 1990
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.J. Res. 647.
Oct 18, 1990
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Oct 18, 1990
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael R. McNulty to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Oct 18, 1990
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 485 and Rule XXIII.
Oct 18, 1990
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 647 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Pursuant to sec. 152(d) of the Trade Act of 1974, no amendment to the joint resolution shall be in order. The provisions of secs. 152 and 153 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, shall not apply to other joint resolutions disapproving the recommendation of the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of the People's Republic of China for the duration of the 101st Congress.
Oct 18, 1990
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 485.
Oct 16, 1990
Rule H. Res. 485 passed House.
Oct 2, 1990
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 485 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 647 with 1 hour 0 of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Pursuant to sec. 152(d) of the Trade Act of 1974, no amendment to the joint resolution shall be in order. The provisions of secs. 152 and 153 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, shall not apply to other joint resolutions disapproving the recommendation of the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of the People's Republic of China for the duration of the 101st Congress.
Oct 1, 1990
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 483.
Oct 1, 1990
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 101-772.
Sep 25, 1990
Ordered to be Reported.
Sep 25, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 5, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 5, 1990
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 1990 | House · vote #483 | On Passage | Passed | 247–174 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation) to the products of China.
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 998. Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2192(f)(1)(A)(ii).
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