S J Res 5 in Congressional Session 105

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S J Res 5

 

Title : A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of the United States Trade Representative.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
1/21/1997--Introduced. Waives the prohibition of the Trade Act of 1974 against appointment as United States Trade Representative (USTR) or as a Deputy USTR of any person who has represented a foreign entity in any trade negotiation, or trade dispute, with the United States. Authorizes the President, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint Charlene Barshefsky as the USTR.

Votes

Title : A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of the United States Trade Representative.
Votes in the US Senate
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
261997-03-05On the Joint Resolutions.j.res.5; A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of the United States Trade Representative.Agreed to
251997-03-05On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 19motion to table hollings amendment no. 19; To require Congressional approval before any international trade agreement that has the effect of amending or repealing statutory law of the United States law can be implemented in the United States.Agreed to
Votes in the US House
This Bill was not Voted in the US House

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S J Res 5
 
Bill Number : S J Res 5
Title : A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of the United States Trade Representative.
Sponsor: Sen Roth Jr., William V. [DE] (introduced 1/21/1997)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [NY] - 1/21/1997

Other Info

Bill Number : S J Res 5
Title : A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of the United States Trade Representative.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
1/21/1997:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S560)
 
1/21/1997:Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
 
1/29/1997:Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
 
2/3/1997:Committee on Finance. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth under the authority of the order of Jan 30, 97 without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
 
2/3/1997:Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 13.
 
3/5/1997:Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1945-1970)
 
3/5/1997:Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-2. Record Vote No: 26.
 
3/6/1997 10:27am:Received in the House.
 
3/6/1997:Message on Senate action sent to the House.
 
3/6/1997 12:53pm:Held at the desk.
 
3/11/1997 2:12pm:Mr. Archer moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
 
3/11/1997 2:12pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H819-828)
 
3/11/1997 2:12pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
 
3/11/1997 2:38pm:On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
 
3/11/1997 2:38pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
3/11/1997:Cleared for White House.
 
3/12/1997:Presented to President.
 
3/17/1997:Signed by President.
 
3/17/1997:Became Public Law No: 105-5.