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H.J. Res. 27 109th Congress House

Withdrawing the approval of the United States from the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization.

Introduced: March 2, 2005 Introduced by: Bernard Sanders Independent · Vermont See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
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Jun 9, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 9, 2005
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 86 - 338, 1 Present (Roll no. 239).
Jun 9, 2005
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4317)
Jun 9, 2005
GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 304, the House proceeded with 2 hours of general debate on H.J. Res. 27.
Jun 9, 2005
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 27 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jun 9, 2005
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 304. (consideration: CR H4302-4318; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4302)
Jun 8, 2005
Rule H. Res. 304 passed House.
Jun 7, 2005
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 304 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 27 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
May 26, 2005
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 54.
May 26, 2005
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 109-100.
May 24, 2005
Ordered to be Reported Adversely.
May 24, 2005
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 2, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 2, 2005
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 9, 2005 House · vote #239 On Passage Failed 86–338 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 9, 2005

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Declares that Congress withdraws its approval, provided under the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO).

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 304 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of (H.J. Res. 27) withdrawing the approval of the United States from the Agreement establis…
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 27: Withdrawing the approval of the United States from the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HJRES-27/
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H.J. Res. 27, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HJRES-27/.
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