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- H.RES.404
H.RES.404: Commemorating 100 years of relations between the people of the United States and the people of the Philippines.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 31, 1998
- Latest Major Action June 9, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (13 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Congratulates the Philippines on the commemoration of its independence from Spain. Recognizes and supports the relationship between the Philippines and the United States. Supports Philippine efforts to strengthen democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and expansion of free market economics.
(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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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 by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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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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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| March 31, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Benjamin A. Gilman (R-N.Y.) |