Regarding U.S. concerns with human rights abuse, nuclear and chemical weapons proliferation, illegal weapons trading, military intimidation of Taiwan, and trade violations by the People's Republic of China and the People's Liberation Army, and directing the committees of jurisdiction to commence hearings and report appropriate legislation.

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

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 25, 1996

Directs specified congressional committees to hold hearings on U.S. concerns with respect to human rights abuses, proliferation of nuclear and chemical weapons, and unfair trade practices by China. Urges that legislation addressing these matters be reported by September 30, 1996.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-47] · R–CA

Committees

Rules Committee

9 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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Jun 27, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 27, 1996
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 411 - 7, 3 Present (Roll no. 285).
House roll call 285 · Individual votes
Jun 27, 1996
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 411 - 7, 3 Present (Roll no. 285).
House roll call 285 · Individual votes
Jun 27, 1996
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 27, 1996
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Jun 27, 1996
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 461 and H.J. Res. 182. Providing for the consideration in the House of H.J. Res. 182 with two hours of general debate. All points of order against the joint resolution and against its consideration shall be waived. Pursuant to secs. 152 and 153 of the Trade Act of 1974, the previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion. Secs. 152 and 153 of the Trade Act shall not apply to any other joint resolution disapproving the extension of most-favored-nation treatment to the People's Republic of China for the remainder of the 104th Congress. After disposition of the joint resolution, it shall be in order to consider in the House H. Res. 461, debatable for one hour. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution.
Jun 27, 1996
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 463. (consideration: CR H7027-7040)
Jun 25, 1996
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 463 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 461 and H.J. Res. 182. Providing for the consideration in the House of H.J. Res. 182 with two hours of general debate. All points of order against the joint resolution and against its consideration shall be waived. Pursuant to secs. 152 and 153 of the Trade Act of 1974, the previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion. Secs. 152 and 153 of the Trade Act shall not apply to any other joint resolution disapproving the extension of most-favored-nation treatment to the People's Republic of China for the remainder of the 104th Congress. After disposition of the joint resolution, it shall be in order to consider in the House H. Res. 461, debatable for one hour. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution.
Jun 25, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jun 25, 1996
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 1996
Introduced in House

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HRES 463 · Providing for consideration of a joint resolution and a resolution relating to the People's Republic of China.

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Analyze H.Res.461 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.461, 104th Congress: Regarding U.S. concerns with human rights abuse, nuclear and chemical weapons proliferation, illegal weapons trading, military intimidation of Taiwan, and trade violations by the People's Republic of China and the People's Liberation Army, and directing the committees of jurisdiction to commence hearings and report appropriate legislation.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/461

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-06-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres461/BILLS-104hres461eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.461 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.461, 104th Congress: Regarding U.S. concerns with human rights abuse, nuclear and chemical weapons proliferation, illegal weapons trading, military intimidation of Taiwan, and trade violations by the People's Republic of China and the People's Liberation Army, and directing the committees of jurisdiction to commence hearings and report appropriate legislation.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/461

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-06-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres461/BILLS-104hres461eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:29:43Z. 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.461 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.461, 104th Congress: Regarding U.S. concerns with human rights abuse, nuclear and chemical weapons proliferation, illegal weapons trading, military intimidation of Taiwan, and trade violations by the People's Republic of China and the People's Liberation Army, and directing the committees of jurisdiction to commence hearings and report appropriate legislation.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/461

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-06-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres461/BILLS-104hres461eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:29:43Z. 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.461 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.461, 104th Congress: Regarding U.S. concerns with human rights abuse, nuclear and chemical weapons proliferation, illegal weapons trading, military intimidation of Taiwan, and trade violations by the People's Republic of China and the People's Liberation Army, and directing the committees of jurisdiction to commence hearings and report appropriate legislation.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/461

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-06-27.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres461/BILLS-104hres461eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:29:43Z. 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.461 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.