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“Mr. Speaker, since the gentleman from North Carolina has no further speakers, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. This legislation from Congresswoman Kim and Congressman Green directs the United States to support Taiwan should the island pursue participation in the IMF. Mr. Speaker, I again urge my colleagues to support this bill and yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I would just reiterate that Mrs. Kim's bill is critical to strengthening both our national security and the global economy. I think it is important that we state clearly as the United States Congress our support for Taiwan. Taiwan has one of the world's most advanced and innovative economies and should be included under the IMF's activities. I urge my colleagues to support this bill and thank my Democratic colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee for working with committee Republicans on supporting this bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. McHenry) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 540, as amended. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground that a quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum is not present. The SPEAKER pro tempore.…”