This resolution states that the House of Representatives reaffirms the United States commitment to invoke the 1951 U.S.-Philippines mutual defense treaty if Philippine assets are attacked in the South China Sea. The resolution also calls on the United States and the Philippines to begin joint patrols in the South China Sea, objects to Chinese sovereignty claims to the South China Sea, and welcomes swift implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (a 2014 agreement enabling the U.S. and Philippine militaries to train together, respond to humanitarian crises, and modernize military capabilities).
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mr. Moylan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6129-6131)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 837.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6129)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6129)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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