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HRES 188 105th Congress House

Urging the executive branch to take action regarding the acquisition by Iran of C-802 cruise missiles.

Introduced: July 17, 1997 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 6, 1997
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H. Res. 188.
Nov 6, 1997
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 6, 1997
On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 176 (Roll no. 593).
Nov 6, 1997
Mr. Latham moved to table the motion to reconsider
Nov 6, 1997
Ms. Velazquez moved to reconsider the vote.
Nov 6, 1997
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 8 (Roll no. 592).
Nov 6, 1997
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 6, 1997
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 302, the House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Nov 6, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188 and H.R. 967. Providing for the sequential consideration in the House of the following measures: H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188, H.R. 967, H.R. 2570, H.R. 2386, and H.R. 2605, H.R. 2647. One hour of general debate is provided for each measure. Specified amendments are in order.
Nov 6, 1997
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 302. (consideration: CR H10123-10129)
Nov 4, 1997
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 302 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188 and H.R. 967. Providing for the sequential consideration in the House of the following measures: H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188, H.R. 967, H.R. 2570, H.R. 2386, H.R. 2605, and H.R. 2647. One hour of general debate is provided for each measure. Specified amendments are in order.
Oct 6, 1997
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 104.
Oct 6, 1997
Reported by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 105-304.
Sep 26, 1997
Executive Comment Received from State.
Sep 26, 1997
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 26, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 24, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Jul 17, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jul 17, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1445)
Jul 17, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 6, 1997 House · vote #593 On motion to table the motion to reconsider Passed 240–176 See who voted →
Nov 6, 1997 House · vote #592 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 414–8 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

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1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 465 – An amendment consisting of several amendments to recommend that the Secretary of State not issue any visa to … Agreed to Nov 6, 1997
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 Latest action November 6, 1997

The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H. Res. 188.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Finds that the delivery of China National Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation C-802 cruise missiles to Iran is of a destabilizing number and type constituting a violation of the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992.

Urges the executive branch to enforce such Act with respect to the acquisition by Iran of such missiles.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 302 Related bill Providing for consideration of nine measures relating to the policy of the United States with respect to the People's R…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jul 17, 1997
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jul 17, 1997
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