HCONRES 418
108th Congress
House
International Affairs
Anniversaries
Commemorations
East Asia
Japan
Recognition (International law)
Recognizing the importance in history of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan.
Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Sep 7, 2004
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 22, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 22, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 415). (text: CR 7/21/2004 H6521-6522)
Jul 22, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6651)
Jul 21, 2004
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.
Jul 21, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 418.
Jul 21, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6521-6523)
Jul 21, 2004
Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 24, 2004
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
May 6, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 6, 2004
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2004 | House · vote #415 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 416–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
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Recognizes the importance in history of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan. Calls for expanded political, economic, strategic, and cultural ties between the Japanese and American people and their respective governments.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill text
3 versions
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- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
2
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 418: Recognizing the importance in history of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-418/
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