United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 297 (106th)
Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Taiwan on September 21, 1999.
Introduced
21 September 1999
Last action
28 September 1999 · Floor
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Hoeffel, Joseph M. [D-PA-13], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1]
Subjects
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7 April 2025
Summary
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses its sympathies to the citizens of Nantou and Taichung and all of Taiwan for the tragic losses suffered as a result of the September 21, 1999, earthquake; (2) expresses its support for the people of Taiwan and for disaster assistance being provided by the United States Agency for International Development and other relief agencies; and (3) recognizes and encourages the important assistance that could be provided by other nations.
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Timeline
21 September 1999
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
21 September 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
21 September 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
23 September 1999
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
23 September 1999
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
28 September 1999
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 297.
Source: Floor
28 September 1999
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
28 September 1999
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
28 September 1999
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 455).
Source: Floor
28 September 1999
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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 455).
Source: Floor
28 September 1999
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8887-8889, H8909)
Source: Floor
28 September 1999
Floor
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 28 September 1999 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 21 September 1999 · Download file
Documents
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 28 September 1999
Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 28 September 1999
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hoeffel, Joseph M. [D-PA-13] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1] · R · Cosponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/297
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