H.J.Res. 97 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
H.J.Res. 97 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jun 3, 2004, sponsored by Tom Lantos with 41 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 3, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 108-272
What it does
Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Lantos (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 3, 2004
- Passed the HouseJun 14, 2004
- Passed the SenateJun 24, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentJun 25, 2004
- Became lawJul 7, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-272. (Jul 7, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Jun 24, 2004 · Joint Resolution Passed96–1 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jun 14, 2004 · Passed372–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- S. 243: A bill concerning participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization.
- H.R. 192: To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961…
- H.R. 2330: Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
- S. 1824: Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 1828: Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003
- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.J.Res. 63: Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 2620: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003
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