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- H.CON.RES.98
H.CON.RES.98: Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the recent passage of the anti-secession law by the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 15, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (2 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the anti-secession law of the People's Republic of China (PRC) provides a legal justification for the use of force against Taiwan, altering the status quo in the region, and thus is of grave concern to the United States; (2) the President of the United States should direct all appropriate U.S. officials to reflect the grave concern with which the United States views the passage of China's...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Mr. Smith (NJ) 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 on H. Con. Res. 98.
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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 agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 4 (Roll no. 81).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| March 15, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Henry John Hyde (R-Ill.) |