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H.RES.505: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the importance of diplomatic relations with the Pacific Island nations.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 20, 1998
- Latest Major Action Sept. 23, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (9 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that: (1) it is in the national interest of the United States to remain actively engaged in the South Pacific region as a means of supporting important U.S. commercial and strategic interests, and to encourage the consolidation of democratic values; (2) a Pacific island summit, hosted by the President with the Pacific island heads of government, would be an excellent opportunity for the United States to foster and improve diplomatic...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Faleomavaega 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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 Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll No. 455).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 20, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Eni F. H. Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa) |