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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1. 1998-07-20

   Introduced in House

2. 1998-07-20

   Introduced in House

3. 1998-07-20

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

4. 1998-08-10

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

5. 1998-09-09

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

6. 1998-09-09

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

7. 1998-09-10

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

8. 1998-09-10

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

9. 1998-09-23

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

10. 1998-09-23

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

11. 1998-09-23

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

12. 1998-09-23

    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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

13. 1998-09-23

    Considered as unfinished business.

14. 1998-09-23

    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).

    Roll Call #455 (House)
15. 1998-09-23

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

    Roll Call #455 (House)
16. 1998-09-23

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