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Melton D. Hancock

Melton D. Hancock on Trade

RepublicanMO

Trade57 votes · 64.9/100 consistent
ProtectionistFree trade

Not a left/right axis — both parties split on this issue.

71 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Trade. 57 of them counted toward the score above: 26 toward “Free trade” and 31 toward “Protectionist”.

The other 14 did not count: 12 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 2 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1996-09-11Exports, Jobs, and Growth Act of 1996 — H.R.3759 BY ROTH, TOBY (R-WI) -- EXPORTS, JOBS, AND GROWTH ACT OF 1996 (HOUSE FAILED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3759, AMENDED, TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION.)H.R. 3759 · 104th Congress · Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedNayProtectionist
1996-07-17Extending Most-Favored-Nation Status to Romania — H.R.3161 BY CRANE (R-IL) -- EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT (MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT) TO ROMANIA, AUTHORIZATION (PUB. L. 104-171, APPROVED 8/3/96) (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3161, TO AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT, MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT, TO THE PRODUCTS OF ROMANIA.)H.R. 3161 · 104th Congress · Suspend the rules and passNayProtectionist
1996-06-27Disapproving most-favored-nation treatment to the products of the People’s Republic of China — (HOUSE FAILED TO PASS H.J. RES. 182, DISAPPROVING THE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT (MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT) TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.J.Res. 182 · 104th Congress · On PassageNayFree trade
1996-06-27H.J.R.182 BY ROHRABACHER (R-CA) -- RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING THE EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (HOUSE AGREED TO DISPLAY AN EXHIBIT DURING DEBATE ON THE BILL.)104th Congress · Permission to use exhibitYeaDirection not readable
1996-06-19Iran and Libya Sanctions Act — H.R.3107 BY GILMAN (R-NY) -- IRAN AND LIBYA SANCTIONS ACT OF 1996 (PUB. L. 104-172, APPROVED 8/05/96) (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3107, AMENDED, TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS ON PERSONS EXPORTING CERTAIN GOODS OR TECHNOLOGY THAT WOULD ENHANCE IRAN'S ABILITY TO EXPLORE FOR, EXTRACT, REFINE, OR TRANSPORT BY PIPELINE PETROLEUM RESOURCES.)H.R. 3107 · 104th Congress · Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedYeaProtectionist
1996-06-13Shipbuilding Trade Agreement Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2754, TO APPROVE AND IMPLEMENT THE OECD SHIPBUILDING TRADE AGREEMENT.)H.R. 2754 · 104th Congress · On PassageYeaFree trade
1996-06-13H.R.2754 BY CRANE (R-IL) -- SHIPBUILDING TRADE AGREEMENT ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BATEMAN AMENDMENT THAT DELAYS THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TITLE XI LOAN GUARANTEE AMENDMENTS UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1999, ESTABLISHES THAT THE JONES ACT OR OTHER PROVISIONS OF U.S. LAW SET FORTH IN ANNEX II OF THE AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE AFFECTED, PROVIDES THAT NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS CAN BE INVOKED, DEFINES AND EXCLUDES MILITARY RESERVE VESSELS FROM THE AGREEMENT, AND ESTABLISHES A REMEDY FOR U.S. SHIPBUILDERS WHO LOSE A SALE TO A FOREIGN SHIPBUILDER.)H.R. 2754 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayFree trade
1996-01-05(Targeted Continuing Appropriations) Bulgaria — H.R.1643 BY CRANE (R-IL) -- CERTAIN ACTIVITIES APPROPRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 1996 (PUB. L. 104-92, APPROVED 1/6/96) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LIVINGSTON MOTION TO AGREE, WITH AMENDMENTS, TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1643, TO AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT (MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT) TO THE PRODUCTS OF BULGARIA.)H.R. 1643 · 104th Congress · Agree to Senate amendment with amendmentsYeaFree trade
1995-07-20Disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the People’s Republic of China — H.J.R.96 BY WOLF (R-VA) -- RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED-NATION TRADING STATUS TO CHINA (HOUSE LAID ON THE TABLE H.J.R. 96, DISAPPROVING THE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT (MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT) TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.J.Res. 96 · 104th Congress · On Motion to TableYeaFree trade
1994-11-29GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE — H.R.5110 BY GEPHARDT (D-MO) -- URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS ACT EXPORT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AMENDMENTS OF 1994 RETIREMENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-465, APPROVED 12/8/94) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 5110, TO APPROVE AND IMPLEMENT THE TRADE AGREEMENTS CONCLUDED IN THE URUGUAY ROUND OF MULTILATERAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS.)H.R. 5110 · 103rd Congress · On PassageNayProtectionist
1994-10-04EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT EXTENSION — H.R.5108 BY HAMILTON (D-IN) -- EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, EXTENSION (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 5108, TO EXTEND THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979.)H.R. 5108 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASSYeaProtectionist
1994-08-09(HOUSE REJECTED THE PELOSI AMENDMENT, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT SOUGHT TO DENY THE PRESIDENT'S REQUEST TO PROVIDE MFN TRADE STATUS IN 1994 FOR PRODUCTS PRODUCED, MANUFACTURED, OR SUPPORTED BY THE CHINESE ARMY, CHINESE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL TRADING COMPANIES, AND STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN CHINA; DIRECT THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT TO PUBLISH A LIST OF ENTERPRISES OWNED BY THE CHINESE MILITARY, CHINESE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL TRADING COMPANIES, AND STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES, AND TO CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS FROM THE LIST; AND TO URGE THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT TO ENCOURAGE UNITED STATES FIRMS DEALING WITH CHINA TO ADOPT A VOLUNTARY CODE OF CONDUCT WHICH RECOGNIZES CERTAIN HUMAN RIGHTS PRINCIPLES, INCLUDING BASIC WORKER RIGHTS.)H.R. 4590 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayFree trade
1994-08-09H.R.4590 BY PELOSI(D-CA) -- UNITED STATES CHINA ACT OF 1994 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HAMILTON AMENDMENT, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, THAT ESSENTIALLY CODIFIES THE PRESIDENT'S MAY 26 EXECUTIVE ORDER RECOMMENDING MFN STATUS TO CHINA IN 1994; AUTHORIZES THE USE OF U.S.I.A. FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA; AUTHORIZES INCREASED FUNDING FOR BROADCASTING TO CHINA; URGES UNITED STATES BUSINESSES IN CHINA TO ADOPT A VOLUNTARY SET OF PRINCIPLES TO GOVERN SUCH AREAS AS BASIC WORKER RIGHTS; AND AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO ESTABLISH A COMMISSION TO MONITOR HUMAN RIGHTS CONDITIONS IN CHINA AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UNITED STATES POLICY .)H.R. 4590 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaFree trade
1994-08-09MOST-FAVORED-NATION STATUS FOR CHINA — H.J.R.373 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (HOUSE FAILED TO PASS H.J.RES. 373, DISAPPROVING THE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT (MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT) TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.J.Res. 373 · 103rd Congress · On PassageNayFree trade
1994-04-19ENVIRONMENTAL EXPORT PROMOTION ACT OF 1994 — H.R.3813 BY GEJDENSON (D-CT) -- ENVIRONMENTAL EXPORT PROMOTION ACT OF 1994 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3813, AMENDED, TO AMEND THE EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1988 TO PROMOTE FURTHER UNITED STATES EXPORTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, GOODS, AND SERVICES.)H.R. 3813 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaFree trade
1994-04-12DUTY SUSPENSION FOR INTERNATIONAL SPORTS EVENTS IN THE UNITED STATES — H.R.4066 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- DUTY ON PERSONAL EFFECTS OF PARTICIPANTS IN CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION (PUB. L. 103-237, APPROVED 4/30/94) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 4066, TO SUSPEND TEMPORARILY THE DUTY ON THE PERSONAL EFFECTS OF PARTICIPANTS IN, AND CERTAIN OTHER INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH, THE 1994 WORLD CUP SOCCER GAMES, THE 1994 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS, THE 1995 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES, THE 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS, AND THE 1996 PARALYMPICS.)H.R. 4066 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaFree trade
1993-11-17NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT — H.R.3450 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT NAFTA WORKER SECURITY ACT (PUB. L. 103-182, APPROVED 12/8/93) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3450, TO IMPLEMENT THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT.)H.R. 3450 · 103rd Congress · On PassageYeaFree trade
1993-11-17PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3450; NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT — H.RES.311 BY BEILENSON (D-CA) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 3450 (HOUSE PASSED H.RES. 311, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 3450 WAS CONSIDERED.)H.Res. 311 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1993-07-21DISAPPROVING MFN FOR CHINA — H.J.R.208 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING MOST-FAVORED-NATION STATUS FOR CHINA (HOUSE FAILED TO PASS H.J.RES. 208, DISAPPROVING THE EXTENSION OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT (MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT) TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.J.Res. 208 · 103rd Congress · On PassageDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1993-06-22EXTENSION OF FAST TRACK NEGOTIATION AUTHORITY — H.R.1876 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- URUGUAY ROUND OF MULTILATERAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS, PROVISION OF PRESIDENTIAL AUTHORITY AND FAST TRACK PROCEDURES (PUB. L. 103-49, APPROVED 7/2/93) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1876, TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR THE PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO TRADE AGREEMENTS TO CONCLUDE THE URUGUAY ROUND OF MULTILATERAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE, TO EXTEND TARIFF PROCLAMATION AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT SUCH AGREEMENTS, AND TO APPLY CONGRESSIONAL "FAST TRACK" PROCEDURES TO A BILL IMPLEMENTING SUCH AGREEMENTS.)H.R. 1876 · 103rd Congress · On PassageYeaFree trade
1993-02-16EXPORT AUTHORIZATION ADMINISTRATION — H.R.750 BY GEJDENSON (D-CT) -- EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, EXTENSION (PUB. L. 103-10, APPROVED 3/27/93) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 750, TO EXTEND THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979 AND TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS UNDER THAT ACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1993 AND 1994.)H.R. 750 · 103rd Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassNayDirection not readable
1992-09-30UNITED STATES CHINA ACT OF 1992 — H.R.5318 BY PEASE (D-OH) -- UNITED STATES-CHINA ACT OF 1992 (VETOED, 9/28/92) (TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR, THE HOUSE VOTED TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 5318, REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.R. 5318 · 102nd Congress · PASSAGE, OBJECTION OF THE PRESIDENT NOTWITHSTANDINGYeaProtectionist
1992-09-30APPROVING EXTENSION OF THE MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF ROMANIA — H.J.R.512 BY GEPHARDT (D-MO) -- RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF ROMANIA (HOUSE FAILED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.J.RES. 512, TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF ROMANIA.)H.J.Res. 512 · 102nd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASSDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1992-08-06SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO TRADE AGREEMENTS — H.C.R.246 BY WAXMAN (D-CA) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING TRADE AGREEMENTS (HOUSE AGREED TO H.CON.RES. 246, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE WITH RESPECT TO THE RELATION OF TRADE AGREEMENTS TO HEALTH, SAFETY, LABOR, AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.)H.Con.Res. 246 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1992-07-31MISCELLANEOUS TARIFF ACT OF 1992 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 4318, TO MAKE CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES.)H.R. 4318 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaFree trade
1992-07-31MISCELLANEOUS TARIFF ACT OF 1992 — H.R.4318 BY GIBBONS (D-FL) -- MISCELLANEOUS TARIFF ACT OF 1992 (HOUSE REJECTED THE ARCHER MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AMENDMENTS TO STRIKE LANGUAGE PROVIDING FOR THE TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF LIGHT TRUCKS AND INCLUDE AN ALTERNATIVE FUNDING MECHANISM CONSISTENT WITH U.S. INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE GATT AND THE BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT OF 1985.)H.R. 4318 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaFree trade
1992-07-31PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4318; MISCELLLANEOUS TARIFF ACT — H.RES.532 BY BONIOR (D-MI) -- PROCEDURAL RESOLUTION - H.R. 4318 (HOUSE PASSED H. RES. 532, THE RULE UNDER WHICH H.R. 4318 WAS CONSIDERED.)H.Res. 532 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayDirection not readable
1992-07-21UNITED STATES CHINA ACT OF 1992 — H.R.5318 BY PEASE (D-OH) -- UNITED STATES-CHINA ACT OF 1992 (VETOED, 9/28/92) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 5318, REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.R. 5318 · 102nd Congress · On PassageNayFree trade
1992-07-21DISAPPROVING THE EXTENSION OF CHINA’S MOST FAVORED NATION STATUS — H.J.R.502 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF CHINA (HOUSE PASSED H.J.RES. 502, DISAPPROVING THE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT (MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT) TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.J.Res. 502 · 102nd Congress · On PassageNayFree trade
1992-07-08TRADE EXPANSION ACT OF 1992 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 5100, TO STRENGTHEN THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES.)H.R. 5100 · 102nd Congress · On PassageNayFree trade
1992-07-08H.R.5100 BY ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) -- TRADE EXPANSION ACT OF 1992 CUSTOMS MODERNIZATION AND INFORMED COMPLIANCE ACT OMNIBUS NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION CONTROL ACT OF 1992 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEPHARDT AMENDMENT THAT DIRECTS THE PRESIDENT TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN THAT WOULD LIMIT THE NUMBER OF JAPANESE AUTOMOBILES THAT MAY BE EXPORTED TO THE UNITED STATES EACH YEAR TO 1.65 MILLION.)H.R. 5100 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayFree trade
1992-05-13SHIPBUILDING TRADE REFORM ACT OF 1992 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2056, TO AMEND THE TARIFF ACT OF 1930 TO REQUIRE THAT SUBSIDY INFORMATION REGARDING VESSELS BE PROVIDED UPON ENTRY WITHIN CUSTOMS COLLECTION DISTRICTS AND TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE TRADE REMEDIES UNDER THE COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTY LAWS AGAINST FOREIGN-BUILT SHIPS THAT ARE SUBSIDIZED OR DUMPED.)H.R. 2056 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaProtectionist
1992-05-13SHIPBUILDING TRADE REFORM ACT OF 1992 — H.R.2056 BY GIBBONS (D-FL) -- SHIPBUILDING TRADE REFORM ACT OF 1992 (HOUSE REJECTED THE ARCHER MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT STRIKING THE SHIPBUILDING TRADE REFORM PROVISIONS, RETAINING ONLY THE BOAT USER FEE PROVISIONS.)H.R. 2056 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaFree trade
1992-03-11MOST FAVORED NATION STATUS FOR THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA — H.R.2212 BY PELOSI(D-CA) -- UNITED STATES-CHINA ACT OF 1991 (VETOED 3/2/92) (TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE HOUSE VOTED TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 2212, REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.R. 2212 · 102nd Congress · PASSAGE, OBJECTIONS OFTHE PRESIDENT NOTWITHSTANDINGYeaProtectionist
1991-11-26REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF CHINA — H.R.2212 BY PELOSI(D-CA) -- UNITED STATES-CHINA ACT OF 1991 (VETOED 3/2/92) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2212, REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.R. 2212 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaFree trade
1991-11-21LIFTING RESTRICTIONS ON THE IMPORTATION OF GOODS FROM CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND HUNGARY — H.R.1724 BY GIBBONS (D-FL) -- TERMINATION OF THE APPLICATION OF TITLE IV OF THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 TO CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND HUNGARY ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE ACT CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONTROL AND WARFARE ELIMINATION ACT OF 1991 (PUB. L. 102-182, APPROVED 12/4/91) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CRANE MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST ON THE POSITION OF THE HOUSE IN REGARD TO THAT PORTION OF THE HOUSE AMENDMENT DESIGNED TO COMBAT ILLEGAL DRUG IMPORTS BY PROVIDING TRADE INCENTIVES TO STIMULATE ALTERNATIVES TO DRUG EXPORTS FOR CERTAIN COUNTRIES UNDER THE ANDEAN INITIATIVE CONTAINED IN H.R. 661.)H.R. 1724 · 102nd Congress · MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaFree trade
1991-11-20NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT OF PRODUCTS OF SOVIET UNION — H.J.R.346 BY GEPHARDT (D-MO) -- UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS, EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT (MOST FAVORED NATION STATUS) (PUB. L. 102-197, APPROVED 12/09/91) (HOUSE PASSED H.J. RES. 346, APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS.)H.J.Res. 346 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassNayProtectionist
1991-10-30(HOUSE REJECTED THE HUNTER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE LANGUAGE THAT REQUIRES THAT ALL ITEMS BE REMOVED FROM THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT'S COMMODITY CONTROL LIST BY OCTOBER 1, 1992 AND REINSTATED ONLY WITH A JUSTIFICATION OF EACH ITEM STATING WHY IT SHOULD BE CONTROLLED; REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE LIST; REQUIRE THAT THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT CONCUR IN THE ADDITION AND REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE LIST; AND PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT WOULD RESOLVE DISPUTES BETWEEN THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT ON SUCH DECISIONS.)H.R. 3489 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaProtectionist
1991-10-30(HOUSE AGREED TO THE KYL AMENDMENT THAT REPLACES LANGUAGE SO AS TO PRESERVE EXISTING LAW ALLOWING THE PRESIDENT TO REVIEW AND SUBSEQUENTLY RESTRICT ITEMS FOR EXPORT OF TECHNOLOGY WHICH ARE ON THE UNITED STATES MUNITIONS LIST, BUT WHICH MAY NOT BE ON THE INTERNATIONAL MUNITIONS LIST OF THE COORDINATING COMMITTEE (COCOM).)H.R. 3489 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaProtectionist
1991-10-30H.R.3489 BY GEJDENSON (D-CT) -- OMNIBUS EXPORT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1991 NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 TERRORIST DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HUNTER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT TO REQUEST THE REVIEW OF ANY LICENSE TO ANY COUNTRY WHEN IT BELIEVED THAT THE EXPORT OF SUCH GOOD OR TECHNOLOGY COULD MAKE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE MILITARY POTENTIAL OF THAT COUNTRY.)H.R. 3489 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaProtectionist
1991-07-10REGARDING THE EXTENTION OF MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF CHINA — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2212, REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.R. 2212 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaProtectionist
1991-07-10REGARDING THE EXTENTION OF MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF CHINA — H.R.2212 BY PELOSI(D-CA) -- UNITED STATES-CHINA ACT OF 1991 (VETOED 3/2/92) (HOUSE REJECTED THE ARCHER MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO SET GUIDELINES FOR RECEIVING MOST-FAVORED-NATION STATUS WITH RESPECTS TO HUMAN RIGHTS, FAIR TRADE, AND WEAPONS CONTROL.)H.R. 2212 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayProtectionist
1991-07-10DISAPPROVING THE EXTENTION OF MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF CHINA — H.J.R.263 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (HOUSE PASSED H.J. RES. 263, DISAPPROVING THE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT (MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT) TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.)H.J.Res. 263 · 102nd Congress · On PassageYeaProtectionist
1991-05-23EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE WITH RESPECT TO THE UNITED STATES OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED IN THE NEGOTIATION OF FUTURE TRADE AGREEMENTS — H.RES.146 BY GEPHARDT (D-MO) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING U.S. OBJECTIVES OF FUTURE TRADE AGREEMENTS (HOUSE AGREED TO H.RES. 146, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH RESPECT TO THE UNITED STATES OBJECTIVES THAT SHOULD BE ACHIEVED IN THE NEGOTIATION OF FUTURE TRADE AGREEMENTS.)H.Res. 146 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1991-05-23DISAPPROVING THE EXTENSION OF FAST TRACK PROCEDURES TO BILLS TO IMPLEMENT TRADE AGREEMENTS — H.RES.101 BY DORGAN, BYRON (D-ND) -- RESOLUTION DISAPPROVING THE EXTENSION OF FAST TRACK PROCEDURES TO BILLS TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN TRADE AGREEMENTS (HOUSE FAILED TO AGREE TO H.RES. 101, DISAPPROVING THE EXTENSION OF "FAST TRACK" PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT TRADE AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO AFTER MAY 31, 1991.)H.Res. 101 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionNayFree trade
1990-10-18REGARDING MOST FAVORED NATION STATUS TO THE TREATMENT OF THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA — TO PASS HR 4939, CONDITIONAL MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, TO EXTEND MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT FOR THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.H.R. 4939 · 101st Congress · On PassageNayProtectionist
1990-10-18TO AMEND HR 4939, CONDITIONAL MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT, PRIOR TO THE GRANTING OF MFN STATUS, TO INCLUDE IN HIS REPORT TO CONGRESS THAT CHINA IS FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE 1984 JOINT DECLARATION ON HONG KONG REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF HONG KONG TO CHINA BY 1997.H.R. 4939 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaProtectionist
1990-10-18TO AMEND HR 4939, CONDITIONAL MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT TO CERTIFY THAT CHINA HAS ACCOUNTED FOR CITIZENS DETAINED OR ACCUSED OF ACTS REGARDING THE TIANANMEN SQUARE MASSACRE AND RELEASED SUCH CITIZENS BEFORE MFN STATUS CAN BE GRANTED.H.R. 4939 · 101st Congress · ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENTSYeaProtectionist
1990-10-18DISAPPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT TO EXTEND MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA — TO PASS HJ RES 467, DISAPPROVING MOST FAVORED NATION TREATMENT FOR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, TO DISAPPROVE THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS TO EXTEND NON-DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.H.J.Res. 647 · 101st Congress · On PassageYeaProtectionist
1990-10-10TEXTILE, APPAREL, AND FOOTWEAR TRADE ACT — TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF HR 4328, TEXTILE, APPAREL, AND FOOTWEAR TRADE ACT OF 1990, TO PROVIDE FOR ORDERLY IMPORTS OF TEXTILES, APPAREL, AND FOOTWEAR. (VETO SUSTAINED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT NOT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 4328 · 101st Congress · ON PRESIDENTIAL VETONayFree trade
1990-09-18CUSTOMS AND TRADE AGENCIES FY 1991 AND 1992 AUTHORIZATIONS — TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENTS OF THE SENATE TO HR 4328, TEXTILE, APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR TRADE ACT OF 1990, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1991 AND 1992 FOR THE CUSTOMS AND TRADE AGENCIES.H.R. 4328 · 101st Congress · AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTSNayDirection not readable
1990-06-06EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990 — TO PASS HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On PassageNayProtectionist
1990-06-06EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990 — TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO PROHIBIT EXPORTS TO THE SOVIET UNION UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES TO CONGRESS THAT THE SOVIET UNION IS NOT PROVIDING ANY MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO CUBA OR AFGHANISTAN.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaProtectionist
1990-06-06TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO EXTEND THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR WITH NO CHANGES.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaProtectionist
1990-06-06TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO CHANGE THE PROCEDURE AS DEFINED IN THE BILL BY WHICH CERTAIN CLASSES OF ITEMS ON THE COMMODITY CONTROL LISTS ARE INDEXED.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1990-06-06TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS WHICH EASE EXPORT RESTRICTIONS ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY TO EASTERN EUROPE AS A WHOLE, BUT BAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXPORTS TO THE SOVIET UNION.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaProtectionist
1990-06-06TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN THE DEFINITION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF REDUCED EXPORT CONTROLS.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayProtectionist
1990-06-06TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO STRIKE PROVISIONS EASING UNITED STATES EXPORT RESTRICTIONS ON COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXPORTS SPECIFICALLY TO THE SOVIET UNION.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaProtectionist
1990-06-06TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO ELIMINATE PROCEDURES WHICH PROVIDE THE PRESIDENT WITH THE FINAL SAY ON ITEMS TO BE ADDED TO THE LIST OF MUNITIONS PROHIBITED FROM EXPORT.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1990-06-06TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO DESIGNATE THOSE EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES, INCLUDING POLAND, HUNGARY, AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA, RECEIVING AID AS ELIGIBLE FOR THE BILL'S REDUCED EXPORT RESTRICTIONS.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaFree trade
1990-06-06TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO REMOVE THE WAIVERS IN CURRENT LAW ALLOWING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PERMIT THE EXPORT OF SATELLITES TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ONLY.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaProtectionist
1990-06-06TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO ELIMINATE THE AUTHORITY IN CURRENT LAW FOR THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE DISTRIBUTION LICENSES FOR EXPORTS TO CHINA.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaProtectionist
1990-06-06TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO PROHIBIT ANY EASING OF EXPORT RESTRICTIONS TO THE SOVIET UNION UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT THE SOVIET UNION HAS ENTERED INTO SERIOUS NEGOTIATIONS WITH LITHUANIA.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENTYeaProtectionist
1990-06-06TO AMEND HR 4653, EXPORT FACILITATION ACT OF 1990, TO REDUCE FROM $47 MILLION TO $29 MILLION THE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FOR THE BUREAU OF EXPORT ADMINISTRATION TO CARRY OUT THE BILLS PROVISIONS IN FISCAL YEAR 1991.H.R. 4653 · 101st Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1990-03-27TRADE AGENCY AUTHORIZATION ACT — TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 4328, TRADE AGENCY AUTHORIZATION ACT, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1991 AND 1992 FOR THE CUSTOMS AND TRADE AGENCIES. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 4328 · 101st Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
1989-10-23TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H RES 257, EUROPEAN BROADCAST DIRECTIVE, TO EXPRESS DISAPPROVAL WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY'S ADOPTION OF RESTRICTIVE BROADCASTING RULES. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.Res. 257 · 101st CongressYeaFree trade
1989-10-02TO AMEND HR 3275, STEEL TRADE LIBERALIZATION, TO IMPLEMENT THE STEEL TRADE LIBERALIZATION PROGRAM.H.R. 3275 · 101st CongressYeaFree trade
1989-09-07TO PASS HR 1594, FAVORED-NATION STATUS FOR HUNGARY, TO EXTEND FOR FIVE YEARS THE NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT OF PRODUCTS RECEIVED FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY.H.R. 1594 · 101st CongressNayProtectionist
1989-09-07TO APPROVE H RES 228, THE RULE UNDER WHICH HR 1594, FAVORED-NATION STATUS FOR HUNGARY, WAS APPROVED.H.R. 1594 · 101st CongressNayDirection not readable
1989-06-27TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HR 1594, HUNGARY MOST-FAVORED NATION STATUS, TO EXTEND NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY FOR FIVE YEARS. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR.)H.R. 1594 · 101st CongressNayProtectionist
1989-06-06TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H RES 146, U.S.-JAPAN SEMICONDUCTOR AGREEMENT, TO CALL FOR PRESIDENTIAL ACTION TO ENFORCE THE SEMICONDUCTOR AGREEMENT AND PREVENT FURTHER UNFAIR JAPANESE TRADE PRACTICES. (MOTION PASSED; TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR).H.Res. 146 · 101st CongressYeaProtectionist

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