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 3, 1997
Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of China.
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Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] · R–NY
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 259 (Roll no. 231).
House roll call 231 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 259 (Roll no. 231).
House roll call 231 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the unanimous consent agreement of Monday, June 23, 1997, the House proceeded with three and one half hours of debate.
Considered by order of June 23, 1997.
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H4234-4290)
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 79.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 105-140.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 105-140.
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 4.
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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