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H.J.Res. 598 (96th)

A joint resolution authorizing the President to enter into negotiations with foreign governments to limit the importation of automobiles and trucks into the United States.

reportedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

20 August 1980

Last action

4 December 1980 · Reported

Status

Reported to Senate from the Committee on Finance with amendment (without written report).

Sponsors

Rep. Albosta, Donald J. [D-MI-10], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2], Rep. Andrews, Ike [D-NC-4], Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5], Rep. Young, Robert A. [D-MO-2], Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22], Rep. Murphy, Morgan F. [D-IL-2], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Rep. Benjamin, Adam, Jr. [D-IN-1], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Snyder, M. G. (Gene) [R-KY-4], Rep. Nedzi, Lucien N. [D-MI-14], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-28], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14], Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5], Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30], Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-7], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6], Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-37], Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6], Rep. Hopkins, Larry J. [R-KY-6], Rep. Brown, Clarence, Jr. [R-OH-7], Rep. Hillis, Elwood H. [R-IN-5], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13]

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7 February 2024

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Summary

Authorizes the President to negotiate agreements with foreign governments limiting exports of automobiles and trucks to the United States. Terminates such authority and any agreements pursuant to such authority on July 1, 1985. States that action taken pursuant to such agreements shall not be treated as violating U.S. laws.

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Timeline

  1. 20 August 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 August 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 August 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 December 1980

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #654 (317-57).

    Source: Floor

  5. 2 December 1980

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #654 (317-57).

    Source: Floor

  6. 2 December 1980

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 3 December 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 4 December 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Finance with amendment (without written report).

    Source: Committee

  9. 4 December 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Finance with amendment (without written report).

    Source: Committee

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