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H.Res. 494 (106th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ohio State motto is constitutional and urging the courts to uphold its constitutionality.

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Introduced

4 May 2000

Last action

27 June 2000 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Schaffer, Bob [R-CO-4], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Sanford, Mark [R-SC-1], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Riley, Bob [R-AL-3], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the decision of a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit striking down the Ohio State motto, "With God All Things Are Possible," is a misinterpretation and misapplication of the U.S. Constitution. Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for such motto and other State mottoes making reference to a divine power and for the decision of the Governor and the Attorney General of the State of Ohio to appeal the ruling.

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Timeline

  1. 4 May 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 May 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 May 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 May 2000

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 June 2000

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 27 June 2000

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 - 27, 66 Present (Roll no. 332). (text: CR H5182)

    Source: Floor

  7. 27 June 2000

    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): 333 - 27, 66 Present (Roll no. 332).(text: CR H5182)

    Source: Floor

  8. 27 June 2000

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5182-5185)

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 June 2000

    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

  10. 27 June 2000

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 494.

    Source: Floor

  11. 27 June 2000

    Floor

    Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

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