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H.Con.Res. 107 (106th)

Expressing the sense of Congress rejecting the conclusions of a recent article published by the American Psychological Association that suggests that sexual relationships between adults and children might be positive for children.

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Introduced

12 May 1999

Last action

2 August 1999 · Floor

Status

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsors

Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Riley, Bob [R-AL-3], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Schaffer, Bob [R-CO-4], Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3], Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Fletcher, Ernie [R-KY-6], Rep. Combest, Larry [R-TX-19], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that it: (1) rejects and condemns suggestions in a study recently published by the American Psychological Association that sexual relationships between adults and children might be positive for children; (2) urges the President to likewise reject and condemn any such suggestion; and (3) encourages competent investigations to continue to research the effects of child sexual abuse using the best methodology, so that the public and public policymakers may act upon accurate information.

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Timeline

  1. 12 May 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 June 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 July 1999

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5341-5342, H5348)

    Source: Floor

  6. 12 July 1999

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 July 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 July 1999

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 0, 13 Present (Roll no. 278).

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 July 1999

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 0, 13 Present (Roll no. 278).

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 July 1999

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  11. 12 July 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 107.

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 July 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Salmon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 13 July 1999

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on HELP.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 30 July 1999

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  15. 30 July 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  16. 30 July 1999

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on HELP discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9956)

    Source: Discharge

  17. 30 July 1999

    Committee

    Senate Committee on HELP discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9956)

    Source: Committee

  18. 2 August 1999

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

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