Providing for consideration of nine measures relating to the policy of the United States with respect to the People's Republic of China.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Nov 5, 1997
Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of: (1) H.R. 2195 (products of forced labor); (2) H.R. 967 (denial of U.S. funds and visas for Chinese officials); (3) H.R. 2232 (international broadcasting to China); and (4) H.R. 2647 (activities of communist Chinese military companies and the People's Liberation Army of China). Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of: (1) H.R. 2570 (admission of person involved in population control policies in China); (2) H.R. 2358 (political freedom in China); (3) H.R. 2605 (international loans to China); (4) H. Res. 188 (missiles for Iran; and (5) H.R. 2386 (ballistic missile defense system for Taiwan).
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10054-10063)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188 and H.R. 967. Providing for the sequential consideration in the House of the following measures: H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188, H.R. 967, H.R. 2570, H.R. 2386, H.R. 2605, and H.R. 2647. One hour of general debate is provided for each measure. Specified amendments are in order.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-379, by Mr. Solomon.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-379, by Mr. Solomon.
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