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H.Res. 505 (105th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the importance of diplomatic relations with the Pacific Island nations.

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Introduced

20 July 1998

Last action

23 September 1998 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Kim, Jay [R-CA-41]

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Summary

Declares that: (1) it is in the national interest of the United States to remain actively engaged in the South Pacific region as a means of supporting important U.S. commercial and strategic interests, and to encourage the consolidation of democratic values; (2) a Pacific island summit, hosted by the President with the Pacific island heads of government, would be an excellent opportunity for the United States to foster and improve diplomatic relations with the Pacific island nations; and (3) the United States should fulfill its longstanding commitment to the democratization and economic prosperity of the Pacific island nations by promoting their earliest integration in the mainstream of bilateral, regional, and global commerce and trade.

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Timeline

  1. 20 July 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 July 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 July 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 August 1998

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 September 1998

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 September 1998

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 10 September 1998

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 September 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 23 September 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 September 1998

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll No. 455).

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 September 1998

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll No. 455).

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 September 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8490-8493, H8506)

    Source: Floor

  13. 23 September 1998

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Faleomavaega objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  14. 23 September 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  15. 23 September 1998

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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