Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses its sympathies to the citizens of Nantou and Taichung and all of Taiwan for the tragic losses suffered as a result of the September 21, 1999, earthquake; (2) expresses its support for the people of Taiwan and for disaster assistance being provided by the United States Agency for International Development and other relief agencies; and (3) recognizes and encourages the important assistance that could be provided by other nations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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 H8887-8889, H8909)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 297.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 455).
Roll Call #455 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 455).
Roll Call #455 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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