H J Res 120 in Congressional Session 105

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H J Res 120

 

Title : Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
6/4/1998--Introduced. Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend the authority to waive freedom of emigration requirements with respect to Vietnam in order to qualify its products for nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment).

Votes

Title : Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
3561998-07-30On Passage Disapproval of Presidential Waiver for VietnamF

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H J Res 120
 
Bill Number : H J Res 120
Title : Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.
Sponsor: Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-45] (introduced 6/4/1998)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Gilman, Benjamin A. [NY-20] - 6/4/1998

    Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] - 6/4/1998

Other Info

Bill Number : H J Res 120
Title : Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)           See also: Related House Committee Documents
 
6/4/1998:Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
 
6/10/1998:Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
 
6/23/1998:Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
6/23/1998:Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Adversely by Voice Vote.
 
6/25/1998:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
6/25/1998:Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.
 
6/5/1998:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1050)
 
7/29/1998 1:17pm:Mr. Solomon asked unanimous consent That it be in order at any time on the legislative day of Thursday, July 30, 1998, to consider in the House the joint resolution, H.J. Res.120, disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam; that the joint resolution be considered as read for amendment; that all points of order against the joint resolution and against its consideration be waived; and that the joint resolution be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
 
7/29/1998 5:46pm:Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 105-653.
 
7/29/1998 5:47pm:Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 367.
 
7/30/1998 2:29pm:Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
 
7/30/1998 2:30pm:Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H6766-6781)
 
7/30/1998 2:31pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
 
7/30/1998 3:45pm:The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
 
7/30/1998 4:09pm:On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 163 - 260 (Roll No. 356).
 
7/30/1998 4:09pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.