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 5, 2001
Disapproves the extension with respect to the People's Republic of China 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.
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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: 169 - 259 (Roll no. 255). (text: CR H4303)
House roll call 255 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 169 - 259 (Roll no. 255).(text: CR H4303)
House roll call 255 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 50.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.J. Res. 50.
The House is considering the joint resolution pursuant to the order of the House of July 17 that it be in order on July 18, 2001, or any day thereafter,to consider in the House, H.J.Res.50, and that it be considered as read; that all points of order be waived; that it be debatable for 2 hours, equally divided and controlled, that pursuant to sections 152 and 153 of the Trade Act of 1974, the previous question be considered as ordered to final passage without intervening motion; and that these provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 shall not otherwise apply to any joint resolution disapproving the waiver authority with respect to the People's Republic of China for the remainder of the first session of the One hundred Seventh Congress.
Consideration initiated pursuant to the order of the House.
Considered pursuant to the order of the House. (consideration: CR H4303-4329)
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 107-145.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 107-145.
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.
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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