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- H.CON.RES.148
H.CON.RES.148: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding missile tests and military exercises by the People's Republic of China.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 7, 1996
- Latest Major Action March 21, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
109 (18 Democrats, 1 Independent, 90 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Deplores the missile tests and military exercises that the People's Republic of China (PRC) is conducting from March 8 through March 25, 1996, as potentially serious threats to the peace, security, and stability of Taiwan and not in the spirit of the three United States-China Joint Communiques. Urges the Government of the PRC to cease its bellicose actions and enter into meaningful dialogue with the Government of Taiwan at the highest levels...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Executive Comment Requested from State.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Solomon objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 369 - 14, 7 Present (Roll no. 70).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Measure laid before Senate.
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Amendment SP 3562 proposed by Senator Thomas.
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Amendment SP 3562 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-0. Record Vote No: 51.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| March 7, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher Cox (R-Calif.) |