Most bills drafted by lobbyists
It's Congress involve closer to the framers intentions
Many obstacles in place for Bill
Each bill introduced usually at the same time
Bills sponsored by other members called cosponsors
House budget don't go to the Committee on rules
Conference committee when you chose approves different version of the bill
Members of the conference committee from original House and Senate committees then the bills returns to each chamber for final vote
If conference committee fail to agree the bill dies
No changes or amendments to the compromises version are allowed
Is Bill isn't passed both houses the bill will die
Because Congress set its own adjournment they can continue the session extra days to prevent pocket veto
March 8 2000 Clinton gave congress the request
Called S 2277 introduced by William Roth jr (R-DE) on March 23
China bill referred to finance committee after read twice
Concern with China human rights abuse and labor market issues
HR may 15 2000 bill that Clinton sought introduced by bill archer (R-TX)
Referred to house ways and means committee reported out the same day vote 34-4
May 23 2000 HR 4444 debate three hrs
House committee on international relations holding hearings
William Daley and others sent to say bill means jobs for Americans and stability in asia
Bill graham indorse the measure and republican leaders got Chinese dissidents to say bill will improve human right in china
NAFTA was biggest opponent of bill
Vice President Al Gore serve to move American jobs to china
Lobbyists from large corporations including Procter and gamble try get legislators support
Union members contacted pres of AFL CIO support pres visit
House debate bill may 24 2000 house republican whip Tom DeLay (R-TX) needed 150 rep to support democrat bill
House demo whip David bonitor d mi ways and means and international relations committee
Lost 176-258 reps vetoed for the bill
Bill passed 237-197
Sentor Jesse helms r NC chair of the foreign relations committee
Voted 83-15 passed October 10, 2000
Filibuster 86-12
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