HCONRES 278
110th Congress
House
International Affairs
Aggression
Armed Forces and National Security
China
Democracy
Diplomats
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Taiwan
Supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections in March 2008.
Everywhere this bill has been
12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Mar 6, 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 5, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H1232)
Mar 5, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1240)
Mar 5, 2008
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.
Mar 5, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 278.
Mar 5, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2008
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 5, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1232-1234)
Feb 27, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 27, 2008
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 19, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 19, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2008 | House · vote #92 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 409–1 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government should reaffirm its commitment to Taiwan's democracy and security; and (2) international delegations should be encouraged to visit Taiwan to witness the March 2008 presidential elections.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill text
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 278: Supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections in March 2008.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-278/
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