H.CON.RES.266: Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced April 21, 2010
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2010

Bill Cosponsors

103 (46 Democrats, 57 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the government of Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); (2) the U.S. government should take a leading role in gaining international support for granting Taiwan ICAO observer status; and (3) the Department of State should brief or consult with Congress on U.S. government efforts in support of Taiwan's progress toward ICAO observer status.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ms. Berkley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 266.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Berkley 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
April 21, 2010

Introduced in the House by Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.)

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