Providing for consideration of a motion to dispose of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1643) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of Bulgaria.

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

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 4, 1996

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of a motion to dispose of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1643 (extension of most-favored-nation treatment to Bulgaria).

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] · R–CA

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Rules Committee

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Actions

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Jan 5, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 5, 1996
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 5, 1996
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 5, 1996
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 187 (Roll No. 6).
House roll call 6 · Individual votes
Jan 5, 1996
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Jan 5, 1996
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H193-202)
Jan 4, 1996
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 175.
Jan 4, 1996
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1643. Upon adoption of this resolution, it shall be in order to take the bill from the Speaker's table, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House the motion printed in the report accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. All points of order against the motion shall be waived. The motion shall debatable for one hour. The previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion.
Jan 4, 1996
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-447, by Mr. Dreier.
Jan 4, 1996
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-447, by Mr. Dreier.
Jan 4, 1996
Introduced in House

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HR 1643 · To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of Bulgaria.

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Analyze H.Res.334 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.334, 104th Congress: Providing for consideration of a motion to dispose of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1643) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of Bulgaria.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/334

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-01-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres334/BILLS-104hres334eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.334 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.334, 104th Congress: Providing for consideration of a motion to dispose of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1643) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of Bulgaria.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/334

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-01-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres334/BILLS-104hres334eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:29:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.334 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.334, 104th Congress: Providing for consideration of a motion to dispose of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1643) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of Bulgaria.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/334

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-01-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres334/BILLS-104hres334eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:29:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.334, 104th Congress: Providing for consideration of a motion to dispose of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1643) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of Bulgaria.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/334

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-01-05.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres334/BILLS-104hres334eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:29:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.334 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.