HRES 297
106th Congress
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Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Taiwan on September 21, 1999.
Introduced: September 21, 1999
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Sep 28, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 455).
Sep 28, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 455).
Sep 28, 1999
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 28, 1999
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 28, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 297.
Sep 28, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8887-8889, H8909)
Sep 28, 1999
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 23, 1999
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 23, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 21, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 21, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 1999 | House · vote #455 | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 424–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses its sympathies to the citizens of Nantou and Taichung and all of Taiwan for the tragic losses suffered as a result of the September 21, 1999, earthquake; (2) expresses its support for the people of Taiwan and for disaster assistance being provided by the United States Agency for International Development and other relief agencies; and (3) recognizes and encourages the important assistance that could be provided by other nations.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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