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H. Res. 68 105th Congress House

Stating the sense of the House of Representatives that the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United States of America and Japan is essential for furthering the security interests…

Official title: Stating the sense of the House of Representatives that the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United States of America and Japan is essentia… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Stating the sense of the House of Representatives that the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United States of America and Japan is essential for furthering the security interests of the United States, Japan, and the nations of the Asia-Pacific region, and that the people of Okinawa deserve recognition for their contributions toward ensuring the Treaty's implementation.

Introduced: February 13, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 11, 1997
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 16 (Roll no. 37).
Mar 11, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 1997
Considered as unfinished business.
Mar 11, 1997
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 11, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Mar 11, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H838-841, H848-849)
Mar 11, 1997
Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 6, 1997
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Mar 6, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 5, 1997
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 5, 1997
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 24, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Feb 13, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 13, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E254)
Feb 13, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 11, 1997 House · vote #37 Suspend the rules and agree, as amended Passed 403–16 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 11, 1997

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United States of America and Japan remains vital to the security interests of the United States, Japan, and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region; and (2) the people of Okinawa deserve special recognition and gratitude for their contributions toward ensuring the Treaty's implementation and regional peace and stability.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 68: Stating the sense of the House of Representatives that the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United States of America and Japan is essential for furthering the security interests of the United States, Japan, and the nations of the Asia-Pacific region, and that the people of Okinawa deserve recognition for their contributions toward ensuring the Treaty's implementation.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-68/
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"H. Res. 68: Stating the sense of the House of Representatives that the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United States of America and Japan is essential for furthering the security interests of the United States, Japan, and the nations of the Asia-Pacific region, and that the people of Okinawa deserve recognition for their contributions toward ensuring the Treaty's implementation.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-68/.
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H. Res. 68, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-68/.
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[H. Res. 68: Stating the sense of the House of Representatives that the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United States of America and Japan is essential for furthering the security interests of the United States, Japan, and the nations of the Asia-Pacific region, and that the people of Okinawa deserve recognition for their contributions toward ensuring the Treaty's implementation.](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-68/)
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