H.R.3450: North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

Referred jointly to the House Committee on Ways and Means for a period ending not later than Nov. 15, 1993.

Hearing Held on Issue by Subcommittee on Trade Prior to Introduction (Mar 11; Sep 15, 21, 23, 93).

Hearing Held on Issue Prior to Introduction and Referral (Sep 14, 93).

Referred jointly to the House Committee on Agriculture for a period ending not later than Nov. 15, 1993.

Referred jointly to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs for a period ending not later than Nov. 15, 1993.

Referred jointly to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for a period ending not later than Nov. 15, 1993.

Referred jointly to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for a period ending not later than Nov. 15, 1993.

Referred jointly to the House Committee on Government Operations for a period ending not later than Nov. 15, 1993.

Referred jointly to the House Committee on Judiciary for a period ending not later than Nov. 15, 1993.

Referred jointly to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation for a period ending not later than Nov. 15, 1993.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 12.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.

Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 103-361, Part I.

Reported adversely by the Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs. H. Rept. 103-361, Part II.

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-361, Part III.

Committee on Agriculture discharged.

Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

Committee on Government Operations discharged.

Committee on Judiciary discharged.

Committee on Public Works + Transportation discharged.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 200.

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 311 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3450 with 8 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. The bill shall be considered in the Committee of the Whole. The eight hours of debate shall be controlled as follows: Rostenkowski, two hours in support of the bill; Gephardt, two hours in opposition; Michel, two hours in support; Solomon, two hours in opposition. Bill is closed to amendments. No amendment to the bill is in order.

Rule H. Res. 311 passed House.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 311.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3450 with 8 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. The bill shall be considered in the Committee of the Whole. The eight hours of debate shall be controlled as follows: Rostenkowski, two hours in support of the bill; Gephardt, two hours in opposition; Michel, two hours in support; Solomon, two hours in opposition. Bill is closed to amendments.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 311 and Rule XXIII.

The Speaker designated the Honorable David E. Price as the beginning Chairman of the Committee. The following Members were also designated to serve as Chairman: Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Mfume, and Mr. de la Garza.

GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 311, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with eight hours of general debate on the measure. Since no amendments are in order under the rule, at the conclusion of general debate, the Committee shall rise and report the bill back to the House. Subsequently, the House will move immediately to a vote on final passage without intervening motion.

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole continued with one remaining hour of debate.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3450.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 234 - 200 (Roll no. 575).

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

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 310.

Measure laid before Senate.

Amendment SP 1221 proposed by Senator Stevens.

SP 1221 ruled out of order by the chair.

Senator Stevens appealed the ruling of the chair.

Ruling of the Chair sustained by Yea-Nay Vote. 73-26. Record Vote No: 389.

Considered by Senate.

Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1627 without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 61-38. Record Vote No: 395.

Cleared for White House.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Presented to President.

Signed by President.

Became Public Law No: 103-182.