HJRES 120
105th Congress
House
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional veto
East Asia
Emigration
Human rights
Immigration
International Affairs
Most favored nation principle
Trade agreements
Vietnam
Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.
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17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 30, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 30, 1998
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 163 - 260 (Roll No. 356).
Jul 30, 1998
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Jul 30, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Jul 30, 1998
Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H6766-6781)
Jul 30, 1998
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
Jul 29, 1998
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 367.
Jul 29, 1998
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 105-653.
Jul 29, 1998
Mr. Solomon asked unanimous consent That it be in order at any time on the legislative day of Thursday, July 30, 1998, to consider in the House the joint resolution, H.J. Res.120, disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam; that the joint resolution be considered as read for amendment; that all points of order against the joint resolution and against its consideration be waived; and that the joint resolution be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 25, 1998
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.
Jun 25, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Adversely by Voice Vote.
Jun 23, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 10, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 5, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1050)
Jun 4, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 4, 1998
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1998 | House · vote #356 | On Passage | Failed | 163–260 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend the authority to waive freedom of emigration requirements with respect to Vietnam in order to qualify its products for nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment).
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Bill text
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 120: Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HJRES-120/
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