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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 9, 1998
Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of H.R. 4761 (requiring the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions in response to the European Union's failure to comply with the World Trade Organization's rulings).
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Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] · R–CA
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 179 (Roll No. 514).
House roll call 514 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 179 (Roll No. 514).
House roll call 514 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10406-10407)
DEBATE - At the conclusion of debate the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution by voice vote and announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Moakley demanded the Yeas and Nays and a sufficient number having arisen, the Yeas and Nays were ordered. The Speaker postponed further proceedings until later in the day.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10365-10374)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 276.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4761.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-805, by Mr. Dreier.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-805, by Mr. Dreier.
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