H.Res. 311Reaffirming the 40 years of relations between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the shared pursuit of economic growth and regional security in Southeast Asia.

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Sponsor: Joaquin Castro [D-TX-20]
Cosponsors: 28 · 17 Democrats · 11 Republicans
Policy area: International Affairs
Committee: Foreign Affairs Committee
Latest action: Sep 27, 2017 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedMay 3, 2017
Passed the HouseSep 27, 2017

What the measure doesCRS summary

Supports: (1) the elevation of the U.S.-Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) relationship to a strategic partnership; (2) cooperation with ASEAN to implement practical counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism measures; and (3) efforts by ASEAN member states and other regional states to address maritime and territorial disputes in a constructive manner and to pursue claims through diplomacy and the use of legitimate regional and international arbitration mechanisms.

Recognizes the value of ASEAN working with economic, political, and security partners to strengthen existing initiatives and develop new initiatives that address mutual strategic concerns.

Encourages enhancement of economic engagement between the United States and ASEAN through the elimination of trade barriers.

Urges all parties to maritime and territorial disputes in the Asia-Pacific region to: (1) exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities that would undermine stability or escalate disputes through the use of coercion, intimidation, or military force; and (2) refrain from efforts to militarize uninhabited islands, reefs, shoals, and other features.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to: (1) promoting a rules-based order in the Asia-Pacific and economic growth, peace, human rights and stability in Southeast Asia; and (2) continuing joint efforts with ASEAN to halt human trafficking.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Res. 311 as passed House amended on Sep 27, 2017. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 540

House Sep 27, 2017

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended

Recognizing that for 50 years the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has worked toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia

Passed · Two-thirds required

413 Yea 0 Nay 20 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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All members433 members

Democratic194 members

Republican239 members

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Cosponsors28 · 17 Democrats · 11 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.Res. 311 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

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