A bill to help maintain peace, security, and stability in the Western Pacific and to promote continued extensive, close, and friendly relations between the people of the United States and the people on Taiwan.

H.R. 2479 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Feb 28, 1979, sponsored by Clement Zablocki. Congress held 14 roll call votes on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Feb 28, 1979
Policy area: International affairs
Public law: Public Law 96-8

Sponsor

Clement Zablocki (D-WI)

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 28, 1979
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawApr 10, 1979

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 2479, a bill on U.S.-taiwan relations, by reaffirming the position taken in the 1955 mutual…House · Mar 8, 1979
To amend H.R. 2479 by requiring the President to consider withdrawing diplomatic recognition of the people's…House · Mar 8, 1979
To amend H.R. 2479 by providing to conduct relations with taiwan through an official laison office rather…House · Mar 8, 1979
To amend H.R. 2479 by making employees of the american institute in taiwan employees of the United States…House · Mar 13, 1979
To amend H.R. 2479, by expanding the definition of taiwan to include the islands of quemoy and matsu…House · Mar 13, 1979
To amend H.R. 2479, by establishing consular relations between the United States and taiwan rather than…House · Mar 13, 1979
To end debate at 5 o'clock on remaining amendments to H.R. 2479. (motion passed)House · Mar 13, 1979
To strike the enacting clause of H.R. 2479. (motion failed)House · Mar 13, 1979
To amend H.R. 2479 by maintaining relations with taiwan through a quasi-governmental entity rather than the…House · Mar 13, 1979
To amend H.R. 2479 by requiring congressional approval before the termination of any existing treaty between…House · Mar 13, 1979
To amend H.R. 2479 by prohibiting any U.S. Agency availing funds to the american institute in taiwan without…House · Mar 13, 1979
To pass H.R. 2479. (motion passed)House · Mar 13, 1979
To adopt the conference report on H.R. 2479, a bill to authorize appropriations for the national science…House · Mar 28, 1979
To adopt the conference report on H.R. 2479, the U.S.-taiwan relations act. (motion passed)Senate · Mar 29, 1979

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