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H.J.Res.96 / 104th Congress

Disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of China.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 16, 1995

Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of China.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R–VA

Committees

  • Ways and Means Committee
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Actions

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 321 - 107 (Roll no. 537).

    House roll call 537 · Individual votes
  3. Mr. Wolf moved to table the measure.

  4. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

  6. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2058 and H.J. Res. 96.

  7. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 193. (consideration: CR H7302-7306)

  8. Rule H. Res. 193 passed House.

  9. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 193 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2058 and H.J. Res. 96.

  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 95.

  11. Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 104-188.

  12. Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 104-188.

  13. Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 7.

  14. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  16. Introduced in House

  17. Introduced in House

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