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- H.R.2605
H.R.2605: Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Oct. 2, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 18, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act of 1997 - Amends the International Financial Institutions Act to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Directors at each international financial institution to vote to oppose the provision of concessional loans (with highly subsidized interest rates, grace periods for repayment of five years or more, and maturities of 20 years or more) to China, any Chinese citizen or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 302.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188 and H.R. 967. Providing for the sequential consideration in the House of the following measures: H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188, H.R. 967, H.R. 2570, H.R. 2386, H.R. 2605, and H.R. 2647. One hour of general debate is provided for each measure. Specified amendments are in order.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Mr. Taylor (MS) moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
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Mr. Solomon raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Solomon asked unanimous consent that the amendment proposed by Mr. Taylor (MS) was not germane to the bill and was, therefore, in violation of the rules of the House. Sustained by the Chair.
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Mr. Taylor (MS) moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.
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On motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 192 (Roll no. 604).
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On passage Passed by recorded vote: 354 - 59 (Roll no. 605).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Hearings held.
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| Oct. 2, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Gerald B.H. Solomon (R-N.Y.) |