Congress 107 - HJRES 55 - Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Congress Congress and foreign policy Congressional veto East Asia Emigration Foreign Trade and International Finance Human rights Immigration International Affairs Most favored nation principle Normal trade relations Trade agreements Vietnam

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Disapproves the extension with respect to Vietnam (as recommended by the President to Congress on June 1, 2001) of the President's authority under the Trade Act of 1974 to waive a nonmarket economy country's ineligibility to receive nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations) and credit extensions because of restrictions on freedom to emigrate.

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Jul 26, 2001

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 26, 2001

On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 91 - 324, 1 Present (Roll no. 275). (text: CR H4639)
Jul 26, 2001

Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 91 - 324, 1 Present (Roll no. 275).(text: CR H4639)
Jul 26, 2001

The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Jul 26, 2001

DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 55.
Jul 26, 2001

Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H4639-4650)
Jul 26, 2001

Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Jul 23, 2001

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
Jul 23, 2001

Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 107-154.
Jul 12, 2001

Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.
Jul 12, 2001

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 21, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 21, 2001

Introduced in House

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