HJRES 79
105th Congress
House
Foreign Trade and International Finance
China
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional veto
East Asia
International Affairs
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: June 3, 1997
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Became law
Jun 24, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 24, 1997
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 259 (Roll no. 231).
Jun 24, 1997
On passage Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 259 (Roll no. 231).
Jun 24, 1997
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Jun 24, 1997
DEBATE - Pursuant to the unanimous consent agreement of Monday, June 23, 1997, the House proceeded with three and one half hours of debate.
Jun 24, 1997
Considered by order of June 23, 1997.
Jun 24, 1997
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H4234-4290)
Jun 20, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 79.
Jun 20, 1997
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 105-140.
Jun 18, 1997
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 4.
Jun 18, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 3, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 3, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 1997 | House · vote #231 | On Passage | Failed | 173–259 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of China.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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