A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of the United States Trade Representative.

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Introduced

21 January 1997

Last action

17 March 1997 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 105-5.

Summary

Waives the prohibition of the Trade Act of 1974 against appointment as United States Trade Representative (USTR) or as a Deputy USTR of any person who has represented a foreign entity in any trade negotiation, or trade dispute, with the United States. Authorizes the President, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint Charlene Barshefsky as the USTR.

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Timeline

21 January 1997
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Source: IntroReferral
21 January 1997
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S560)
Source: IntroReferral
21 January 1997
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
29 January 1997
Reported
Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
3 February 1997
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 13.
Source: Calendars
3 February 1997
Reported
Committee on Finance. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth under the authority of the order of Jan 30, 97 without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Source: Committee
3 February 1997
Reported
Committee on Finance. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth under the authority of the order of Jan 30, 97 without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Source: Committee
5 March 1997
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1945-1970)
Source: Floor
5 March 1997
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-2. Record Vote No: 26.
Source: Floor
6 March 1997
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
6 March 1997
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
6 March 1997
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
11 March 1997
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
11 March 1997
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
11 March 1997
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
11 March 1997
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
11 March 1997
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H819-828)
Source: Floor
11 March 1997
Floor
Mr. Archer moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Source: Floor
12 March 1997
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
12 March 1997
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
17 March 1997
Became law
Became Public Law No: 105-5.
Source: President
17 March 1997
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
17 March 1997
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

Votes

5 March 1997 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 5 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source

Yes 98 · No 2 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Public Law · 17 March 1997 · Download file
Enrolled Bill · 11 March 1997 · Download file
Engrossed in Senate · 5 March 1997 · Download file
Reported to Senate · 3 February 1997 · Download file
Introduced in Senate · 21 January 1997 · Download file

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A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of the United States Trade Representative.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/5
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/sjres/5
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