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H.Con.Res. 278 (110th)

Supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections in March 2008.

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Introduced

19 December 2007

Last action

6 March 2008 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1], Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government should reaffirm its commitment to Taiwan's democracy and security; and (2) international delegations should be encouraged to visit Taiwan to witness the March 2008 presidential elections.

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Timeline

  1. 19 December 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 December 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 December 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 February 2008

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 February 2008

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 5 March 2008

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 5 March 2008

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H1232)

    Source: Floor

  8. 5 March 2008

    Vote

    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): 409 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 92).(text: CR H1232)

    Source: Floor

  9. 5 March 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1232-1234)

    Source: Floor

  10. 5 March 2008

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  11. 5 March 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 278.

    Source: Floor

  12. 5 March 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 6 March 2008

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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