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Version 55 · Passed Senate · May 3, 2023
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022. The rule allows for the suspension of duties on certain crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules (i.e., solar panels) that are completed in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, or Vietnam using parts and components manufactured in China that are not already subject to an antidumping or countervailing duty order.
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Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] · R–FL
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The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Ways and Means. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Ways and Means.
On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 214 - 205 (Roll no. 233).
House roll call 233 · Individual votesFailed of passage in House over veto On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 214 - 205 (Roll no. 233).
House roll call 233 · Individual votesPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the veto message of the President to H. J. Res. 39, the Chair put the question on will the House, on reconsideration, pass H. J. Res. 39, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Under the Constitution, the vote must be taken by the yeas and nays. Further proceedings were postponed until a time to be announced.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of May 16, 2023, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H. J. Res. 39. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H2571-2577)
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
Vetoed by President.
Vetoed by President.
The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.J. Res. 39 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House document (118-41). Further consideration of the veto message and the resolution, H.J. Res. 39, is postponed until the legislative day of May 24, 2023. Agreed to without objection.
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H2370)
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 109.
Senate roll call 109 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 109.
Senate roll call 109 · Individual votesMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1478-1499)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H2093)
House roll call 202 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H2093)
House roll call 202 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 39.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2811 and H.J. Res. 39. Resolution provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 2811 and one hour of general debate on H.J. Res. 39. The previous question is considered as ordered with one motion to recommit allowed on each measure.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 327. (consideration: CR H2093-2103)
Rule H. Res. 327 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 327 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2811 and H.J. Res. 39. Resolution provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 2811 and one hour of general debate on H.J. Res. 39. The previous question is considered as ordered with one motion to recommit allowed on each measure.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 24.
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-38.
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-38.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 13.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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