Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the People's Republic of China.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 23, 2000
Disapproves the extension with respect to the People's Republic of China (as recommended by the President to Congress on June 2, 2000) of the President's authority under the Trade Act of 1974 to waive a nonmarket economy country's ineligibility to receive nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations) and credit extensions because of restrictions on freedom to emigrate.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H.J. Res. 103.
Considered by previous order of the House.
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H6399-6424)
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 434.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 106-755.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 106-755.
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time on July 18, 2000, or any day thereafter, to consider in the House H.J. Res. 103; that the resolution be considered as read for amendment; that all points of order against the joint resolution and against its consideration be waived; that the joint resolution be debatable for 2 hours, equally divided and controlled; and that the previous question be considered on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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