SJRES 5 · 97th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance
A joint resolution authorizing the President to enter into negotiations with foreign governments to limit the importation of automobiles and trucks into the United States.
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1981-01-05)
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Authorizes the President, subject to specified conditions, to negotiate agreements with foreign governments limiting imports of automobiles, trucks, and their parts. Limits such authorization and agreements to a specified period of time. Requires consultation with the private sector. Prohibits treating actions taken pursuant to such agreements as violations of U.S. laws.…
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Cosponsors (8)
7 Democrats1 Republican