PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 4, 1998
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).
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Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45] · R–CA
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 163 - 260 (Roll No. 356).
House roll call 356 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 163 - 260 (Roll No. 356).
House roll call 356 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H6766-6781)
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 367.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 105-653.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 105-653.
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.
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Adversely by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1050)
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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