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H.J.Res.99 / 106th Congress

Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.

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

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 6, 2000

Disapproves the extension with respect to Vietnam (as recommended by the President to Congress on June 2, 2000) 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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Who introduced it

Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45] · R–CA

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  • Ways and Means Committee
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    1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    2. On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 91 - 332 (Roll no. 441). (text: CR H7009-7010)

      House roll call 441 · Individual votes
    3. Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 91 - 332 (Roll no. 441).(text: CR H7009-7010)

      House roll call 441 · Individual votes
    4. The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

    5. DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 99.

    6. Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H7009-7020)

    7. Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.

    8. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.

    9. Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 106-794.

    10. Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 106-794.

    11. Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.

    12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    13. Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

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

    15. Introduced in House

    16. Introduced in House

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