HJRES 263
102th Congress
House
Foreign Trade and International Finance
China
Congressional veto
Most favored nation principle
Disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment, (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of China.
Introduced: May 30, 1991
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Jul 18, 1991
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 15, 1991
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 159.
Jul 10, 1991
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 10, 1991
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 204 (Roll no. 203).
Jul 10, 1991
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 204 (Roll no. 203).
Jul 10, 1991
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 189, the House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Jul 10, 1991
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 263, H.R. 2212 and H. Con. Res. 174. Following one hour of general debate, it shall be in order to consider H.J. Res. 263, debatable for one hour. After disposing of the resolution, it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill H.R. 2212, debatable for two hours equally divided and controlled. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the amendments recommended by the Committtee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill to be considered en bloc and not subject to a demand for division of the question, and on final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit. After dispensation of the bill, it shall be in order to consider in the House H. Con. Res. 174, debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the amendments recommended by the Committee
Jul 10, 1991
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 189.
Jul 10, 1991
See H.R.2212.
Jul 9, 1991
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 174, H.R. 2212 and H.J. Res. 263. Following one hour of general debate, it shall be in order to consider H.J. Res. 263, debatable for one hour. After disposing of the resolution, it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill H.R. 2212, debatable for two hours equally divided and controlled. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the amendments recommended by the Committtee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill to be considered en bloc and not subject to a demand for division of the question, and on final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit. After dispensation of the bill, it shall be in order to consider in the House H.Con. Res. 174, debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the amendments recommended by the Committe...
Jul 9, 1991
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 96.
Jul 9, 1991
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 102-140.
Jun 26, 1991
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 26, 1991
Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
Jun 13, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 13, 1991
Subcommittee Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Trade Prior to Referral (June 12, 1991).
May 30, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 30, 1991
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1991 | House · vote #203 | On Passage | Passed | 223–204 | 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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Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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