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- H.CON.RES.136
H.CON.RES.136: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding high level visits to the United States by democratically-elected officials of Taiwan.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 1, 2007
- Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (21 Democrats, 26 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) restrictions on U.S. visits by high-level elected and appointed officials of Taiwan, including the President of Taiwan, should be lifted; (2) the United States should allow direct Cabinet level exchanges in order to strengthen a policy dialogue with Taiwan; and (3) it is in the U.S. national interest to strengthen links with the democratically-elected government of Taiwan and demonstrate stronger...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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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, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, 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. Con. Res. 136.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| May 1, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio) |