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H.Res. 311 (115th)

Reaffirming the 40 years of relations between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the shared pursuit of economic growth and regional security in Southeast Asia.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 May 2017

Last action

27 September 2017 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10], Carlos Curbelo, Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

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6 December 2025

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Summary

Welcomes the leaders of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to the United States for the meetings with the Secretary of State and members of Congress and affirms the meeting as the first of regular U.S.-ASEAN meetings. Supports: (1) the elevation of the U.S.-ASEAN relationship to a strategic partnership; and (2) efforts by U.S. partners and allies in ASEAN to enhance maritime capability and maritime domain awareness, protect unhindered access to and use of international waterways in the Asia-Pacific region, counter piracy, disrupt illicit maritime trafficking activities, and enhance the maritime capabilities of countries or regional organizations to respond to emerging threats to maritime security in the Asia-Pacific region. Recommits the United States to ASEAN centrality and to helping to build a politically cohesive, economically integrated, and socially responsible ASEAN community. Reaffirms: (1) the enhancement of U.S.-ASEAN economic engagement, and (2) the U.S. commitment to continue joint efforts with ASEAN to halt human smuggling and trafficking in persons. Encourages the President to communicate to ASEAN leaders the importance of protecting human rights, strengthening civil society, safeguarding freedom of the press, the freedom of assembly, and the free flow of information and ideas, and promoting open and transparent government.

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Timeline

  1. 3 May 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 May 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 June 2017

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 June 2017

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 July 2017

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 July 2017

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 25 September 2017

    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

  10. 25 September 2017

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 311.

    Source: Floor

  11. 25 September 2017

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7444-7446)

    Source: Floor

  12. 25 September 2017

    Floor

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 27 September 2017

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 27 September 2017

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  15. 27 September 2017

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 540). (text: CR 9/25/2017 H7444)

    Source: Floor

  16. 27 September 2017

    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): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 540).(text: CR 9/25/2017 H7444)

    Source: Floor

  17. 27 September 2017

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7552-7553)

    Source: Floor

Votes

27 September 2017 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 413 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 20

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

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