Reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act.

United States116th CongressHRES-273House of Representatives
Updated: May 7, 2019

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This resolution affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances will remain cornerstones of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. It encourages increasing engagement between the United States and Taiwan and states that the President should conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan. (The United States made the Six Assurances to Taiwan in 1982, stating that it will not pressure Taiwan to negotiate with China and that it has not agreed to consult with China prior to any arms sales to Taiwan.)

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SCONRES-13: A concurrent resolution reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  1. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

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  2. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3461)

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  3. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 185). (text: CR H3457)

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  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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