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H.R.2722: Clean Diamond Trade Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Aug. 2, 2001
- Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2001
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
112 (84 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 28 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Clean Diamond Trade Act - Authorizes the President to prohibit imports of rough diamonds (with specified exceptions) into the United States from any country that does not take certain measures to stop trade in conflict diamonds as long as such prohibition is necessary to protect the essential security interests of the United States (or pursuant to United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolutions on conflict diamonds), and is consistent with...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 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 on H.R. 2722.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, 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 pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 6 (Roll no. 453).
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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. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.
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| Aug. 2, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Amory Houghton (R-N.Y.) |