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H.CON.RES.213: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the European Union is unfairly restricting the importation of United States agriculture products and the elimination of such restrictions should be a top priority in trade negotiations with the European Union.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 11, 1998
- Latest Major Action Aug. 31, 1998
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Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) many nations, including the European Union, unfairly restrict the importation of U.S. agricultural products; (2) the elimination of such restrictions should be a top priority of any current or future trade negotiation; (3) the President should develop a trade agenda which addresses agricultural trade barriers in multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations and pursues full compliance with dispute...
(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 Ways and Means.
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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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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 105-672.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
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Mr. Crane 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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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 4 (Roll No. 380).
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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 and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Feb. 11, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Thomas W. Ewing (R-Ill.) |