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H.Res.357 / 115th Congress

Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Canada, recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances United States national interests, and urging increased bilateral cooperation on security, economic issues, and energy, and for other purposes.

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

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Dec 12, 2017

Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the U.S.-Canadian partnership.

Supports: (1) stronger trade relations with Canada and the creation of more American jobs, and (2) an increased focus on energy security through greater energy infrastructure integration.

Encourages greater security collaboration in the areas of defense, border security, cyber-security, and Arctic security.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] · R–SC

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
  • Ways and Means Committee
26 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9826)

  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9826)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 357.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9826-9828)

  6. Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  8. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

  10. Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

  11. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  12. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  13. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  14. Introduced in House

  15. Introduced in House

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