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106th Congress > House > Vote 685

Date: March 28, 2000

Result: 418-1 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 77

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Foreign Policy Resolutions

Sponsor: ARMEY, Richard Keith (R-TX)

Bill number: HCONRES292

Question: Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended

Description: Congratulating the people of Taiwan for the successful conclusion of presidential elections on March 18, 2000 and reaffirming United States policy toward Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China

Bill summary: Congratulates: (1) the people of Taiwan for the successful conclusion of presidential elections on March 18, 2000; (2) President Lee Teng-hui for his significant contributions to freedom and democracy on Taiwan; (3) President-elect Chen Shui-bian and Vice-President-elect Annette Hsiu-lien Lu for their victory. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the People's Republic of China should refrain from making provocative threats against Taiwan and should instead undertake steps that would lead to a substantive dialogue, including a renunciation of the use of force against Taiwan and progress toward democracy, the rule of law, and protection of human and religious rights in the People's Republic of China. Affirms the provisions of the Taiwan Relations Act as the statutory standard by which U.S. policy toward Taiwan shall be determined.

Bill titles: Congratulating the people of Taiwan for the successful conclusion of presidential elections on March 18, 2000, and reaffirming United States policy toward Taiwan and the People's Republic of China.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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