HJRES 58
106th Congress
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Foreign Trade and International Finance
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Emigration
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Most favored nation principle
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Vietnam
Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.
Introduced: June 9, 1999
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Aug 3, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 3, 1999
Considered by order of the House of July 30. (consideration: CR H6888-6900)
Aug 3, 1999
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 130 - 297 (Roll no. 365).
Aug 3, 1999
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 130 - 297 (Roll no. 365).
Aug 3, 1999
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Aug 3, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 58.
Aug 3, 1999
ORDER OF THE HOUSE OF JULY 30 - That it be in order at any time on August 3, 1999, or any day thereafter, to consider in the House, H.J. Res. 58; that the joint resolution be considered as read; that all points of order be waived; that the joint resolution be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled; that the previous question be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion; and that the provisions shall not otherwise apply to any similar joint resolution with respect to Vietnam for the remainder of the first session of the One Hundred Sixth Congress.
Aug 2, 1999
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 106-282.
Aug 2, 1999
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 168.
Jul 30, 1999
Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent That it be in order at any time on August 3, 1999, or any day thereafter, to consider in the House, H.J. Res. 58; that the joint resolution be considered as read; that all points of order be waived; that the joint resolution be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled; that the previous question be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion; and that the provisions shall not otherwise apply to any similar joint resolution with respect to Vietnam for the remainder of the first session of the One Hundred Sixth Congress Agreed to without objection.
Jul 1, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 1, 1999
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.
Jun 9, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 9, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 1999 | House · vote #365 | On Passage | Failed | 130–297 | See who voted → |
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 (normal trade relations).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cosponsors
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