(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Reaffirms the U.S. arms embargo on the People's Republic of China (PRC), and finds that policies by the United States and other countries which promote democratic rather than military development in the PRC will help assure a stable and peaceful Asia and Pacific region.
Deplores the recent increase in arms sales by member states of the European Union (EU) to the PRC and the European Council's decision to finalize work toward lifting its arms embargo on the PRC.
Declares that such a development in European security policy is inconsistent with the mutual security interests that lie at the heart of U.S. laws for transatlantic defense cooperation at both the governmental and industrial levels and would necessitate unwelcome constraints in these relationships.
Requests the President to: (1) urge European leaders to reconsider such course of action and, instead, work to prevent any future sale of arms or related technology to the PRC; and (2) keep Congress fully informed of developments in this area.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mr. Gallegly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H299-303)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 57.
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. (consideration: CR H326)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 3 (Roll no. 18).(text: CR H299)
Roll Call #18 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 3 (Roll no. 18). (text: CR H299)
Roll Call #18 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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