CCAGW Annual Ratings

United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement -- Motion to Waive

Description: 

Grassley, R-Iowa, motion to waive applicable sections of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the bill that would implement the trade agreement reached between the United States, Mexico, and Canada that replaces the North American Free-Trade Agreement. It would modify existing trade law to provide for implementation of the agreement, authorize federal agencies and other entities to implement and enforce provisions of the agreement, and authorize or appropriate more than $2 billion in funding for certain implementation activities.

Vote Number: 
Senate Vote 13
Bill Number: 
HR 5430
CCAGW Position: 
Nay
Vote Results: 
Motion agreed to 78-21 : R 31-21; D 45-0; I 2-0