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HR 3005 - Fast Track Trade Authority bill - Key Vote

Ron Paul voted Nay (Passage) on this legislation.

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Legislation - Placed on Calendar (Senate) - Feb. 28, 2002
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) - Dec. 6, 2001 (Key vote)

Title: Fast Track Trade Authority bill

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that would grant the president fast-track trade authority.

Highlight: -Allows the president to accelerate the negotiation and implementation of trade agreements with foreign countries -Congress would approve or reject these agreements but would be required to cast a straight up-down vote by mandatory deadlines, and would be constrained to limited debate, and no amendments

Legislation - Introduced (House) - Oct. 3, 2001

Title: Fast Track Trade Authority bill

Sponsors

  • William M. 'Bill' Thomas (CA - R) (Out Of Office)

Co-sponsors

  • Philip M. Crane (IL - ) (Out Of Office)
  • Calvin M. 'Cal' Dooley (CA - ) (Out Of Office)
  • David T. Dreier (CA - R)
  • William J. Jefferson (LA - D) (Out Of Office)
  • John Tanner (TN - D) (Out Of Office)
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