HJRES 103
106th Congress
House
Foreign Trade and International Finance
China
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
Normal trade relations
Trade agreements
Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the People's Republic of China.
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14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 18, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 18, 2000
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H6399-6424)
Jul 18, 2000
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 434.
Jul 18, 2000
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 147 - 281 (Roll no. 405). (text: CR H6399)
Jul 18, 2000
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Jul 18, 2000
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H.J. Res. 103.
Jul 18, 2000
Considered by previous order of the House.
Jul 18, 2000
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 106-755.
Jul 17, 2000
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time on July 18, 2000, or any day thereafter, to consider in the House H.J. Res. 103; that the resolution be considered as read for amendment; that all points of order against the joint resolution and against its consideration be waived; that the joint resolution be debatable for 2 hours, equally divided and controlled; and that the previous question be considered on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2000
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.
Jul 13, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 29, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 23, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 23, 2000
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2000 | House · vote #405 | On Passage | Failed | 147–281 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Disapproves the extension with respect to the People's Republic of China (as recommended by the President to Congress on June 2, 2000) of the President's authority under the Trade Act of 1974 to waive a nonmarket economy country's ineligibility to receive nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations) and credit extensions because of restrictions on freedom to emigrate.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Bill text
2 versions
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Reported in House Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 103: Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the People's Republic of China.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HJRES-103/
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