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H.Res. 273 (116th)

Reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

1 April 2019

Last action

7 May 2019 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6], Jim Hagedorn, Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7], Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-2], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Steve Watkins, Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Ron Wright, Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

3 January 2025

Defence

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Summary

This resolution affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances will remain cornerstones of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. It encourages increasing engagement between the United States and Taiwan and states that the President should conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan. (The United States made the Six Assurances to Taiwan in 1982, stating that it will not pressure Taiwan to negotiate with China and that it has not agreed to consult with China prior to any arms sales to Taiwan.)

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Timeline

  1. 1 April 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 April 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 April 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 April 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 April 2019

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 April 2019

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 7 May 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3457-3458)

    Source: Floor

  8. 7 May 2019

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 7 May 2019

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 185). (text: CR H3457)

    Source: Floor

  10. 7 May 2019

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 185).(text: CR H3457)

    Source: Floor

  11. 7 May 2019

    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

  12. 7 May 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 273.

    Source: Floor

  13. 7 May 2019

    Floor

    Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

Votes

7 May 2019 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed · Official source

Yes 414 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 17

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

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