A joint resolution disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam.

Summary

Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend the authority to waive freedom of emigration requirements with respect to Vietnam in order to qualify its products for nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment).

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Timeline

1. 4 June 1998

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 June 1998

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5636-5637)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 June 1998

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 July 1998

   Committee

   Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-933.

   Source: Committee

5. 10 July 1998

   Reported

   Committee on Finance. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth unfavorably without amendment. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 10 July 1998

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.

   Source: Calendars

7. 10 July 1998

   Reported

   Committee on Finance. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth unfavorably without amendment. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 10 July 1998 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 4 June 1998 · Official file

Documents

5 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 10 July 1998

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 10 July 1998

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 June 1998

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 June 1998

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 4 June 1998

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Sponsors

• Rep. Smith, Bob [R-NH-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
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