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H.Res. 494 (105th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States has enjoyed the loyalty of the United States citizens of Guam, and that the United States recognizes the centennial anniversary of the Spanish-American War as an opportune time for Congress to reaffirm its commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-determination for the people of Guam.

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Introduced

24 June 1998

Last action

13 October 1998 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3]

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Summary

Recognizes 100 years of Guam's loyalty and service to the United States. Declares that the House of Representatives will use the centennial anniversary of the 1898 Spanish-American War to reaffirm its commitment to the U.S. citizens of Guam for increased self-government, consistent with self-determination for the people of Guam.

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Timeline

  1. 24 June 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5069)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 June 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 June 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 June 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 25 June 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5391-5392)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 29 July 1998

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 29 July 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 28 September 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 259.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 28 September 1998

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-751.

    Source: Committee

  10. 28 September 1998

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-751.

    Source: Committee

  11. 13 October 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 13 October 1998

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll No. 524).

    Source: Floor

  13. 13 October 1998

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll No. 524).

    Source: Floor

  14. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Miller (CA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  15. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  16. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10689-10691)

    Source: Floor

  17. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

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