HJRES 97
108th Congress
House
International Affairs
Burma
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Democracy
East Asia
Ethnic relations
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Import restrictions
Legislation
Minorities
Sanctions (International law)
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Introduced: June 3, 2004
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Everywhere this bill has been
18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 7, 2004
Became Public Law No: 108-272.
Jul 7, 2004
Signed by President.
Jun 25, 2004
Presented to President.
Jun 25, 2004
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 24, 2004
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 1. Record Vote Number: 150. (consideration: CR S7392-7395)
Jun 24, 2004
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 1. Record Vote Number: 150.(consideration: CR S7392-7395)
Jun 15, 2004
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581. Pursuant to Public Law 108-61, section 9(c)(2)(B).
Jun 14, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 14, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 2 (Roll no. 232). (text: CR H3891)
Jun 14, 2004
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 2 (Roll no. 232).(text: CR H3891)
Jun 14, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3925)
Jun 14, 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.
Jun 14, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 97.
Jun 14, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3891-3892)
Jun 14, 2004
Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Jun 3, 2004
Referred to Subcommittee on Trade Prior to Introduction (June 2, 2004).
Jun 3, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 3, 2004
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2004 | House · vote #232 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 372–2 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 108-272.
Committees of jurisdiction
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