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H.Res. 499 (104th)

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 123) to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

31 July 1996

Last action

1 August 1996 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]

Subjects

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Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 123 (declaring English to be the official language of the U.S. Government).

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Timeline

  1. 31 July 1996

    Calendars

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 265.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 31 July 1996

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 123 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 3898. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  3. 31 July 1996

    Reported

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-734, by Mr. Linder.

    Source: Committee

  4. 31 July 1996

    Reported

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-734, by Mr. Linder.

    Source: Committee

  5. 31 July 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 1 August 1996

    Floor

    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9725-9738)

    Source: Floor

  7. 1 August 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 1 August 1996

    Vote

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 388).

    Source: Floor

  9. 1 August 1996

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 388).

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 August 1996

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 August 1996

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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Engrossed in House (text)

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 1 August 1996

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  • Engrossed in House (PDF)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 1 August 1996

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  • Reported in House (text)

    Reported in House · EN · 31 July 1996

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  • Reported in House (PDF)

    Reported in House · EN · 31 July 1996

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 31 July 1996

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