S.Res. 140 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the President's action to eliminate discriminatory trade practices by Japan relating to international shipping.

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Expresses the Senate's support for: (1) the presidential efforts to achieve removal of Japanese port restrictions; and (2) vigilant, continued monitoring and enforcement by the Federal Maritime Commission of changes in port practices promised by the Japanese Government that will benefit international trade.

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1997-10-24
Introduced in Senate
1997-10-24
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11205)
1997-10-24
Referred to the Committee on Commerce.
1997-10-27
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11242)
1997-10-27
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11242)
1997-10-27
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
1997-10-27
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the President's action to eliminate discriminatory trade practices by Japan relating to international shipping.

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