Congress 108 - HRES 252 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the United States in its efforts within the World Trade Organization (WTO) to end the European Union's protectionist and discriminatory trade practices of the past five years regarding agriculture biotechnology.

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Agriculture and Food Agriculture in foreign trade Biotechnology Bush (George W.) Administration Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Europe European Union Exports Farmers Foreign Trade and International Finance Government Operations and Politics Import restrictions International Affairs President and foreign policy Science, Technology, Communications Summit diplomacy Trade negotiations

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Supports and applauds the efforts of the Administration on behalf of the Nation's farmers and sound science by challenging the long-standing, unwarranted moratorium imposed in the European Union on agriculture and food biotech products.

Encourages the President to continue to press this issue.

Actions

Jun 10, 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 80 (Roll no. 256). (text: CR H5107)
Jun 10, 2003

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 80 (Roll no. 256).(text: CR H5107)
Jun 10, 2003

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5107, H5153)
Jun 10, 2003

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.
Jun 10, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 252.
Jun 10, 2003

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5106-5116)
Jun 10, 2003

Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 22, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 22, 2003

Introduced in House

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