Deplores the missile tests and military exercises that the People's Republic of China (PRC) is conducting from March 8 through March 25, 1996, as potentially serious threats to the peace, security, and stability of Taiwan and not in the spirit of the three United States-China Joint Communiques. Urges the Government of the PRC to cease its bellicose actions and enter into meaningful dialogue with the Government of Taiwan at the highest levels with an eye toward decreasing tensions and resolving the issue of the future of Taiwan.
Calls on the President, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, to: (1) immediately consult with the Congress on an appropriate U.S. response to the tests and exercises should they pose an actual threat to the peace, security, and stability of Taiwan; and (2) reexamine the nature and quantity of defense articles and services that may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability in light of the heightened military threat.
Calls for the Government of Taiwan to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of its future relations with the PRC by mutual decision.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2342-2350)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Solomon 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2377-2378)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 369 - 14, 7 Present (Roll no. 70).
Roll Call #70 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 369 - 14, 7 Present (Roll no. 70).
Roll Call #70 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S2622-2627)
Amendment SP 3562 proposed by Senator Thomas.
Amendment SP 3562 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-0. Record Vote No: 51.
Roll Call #51 (Senate)Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-0. Record Vote No: 51.
Roll Call #51 (Senate)Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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