Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.RES.494
H.RES.494: 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.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced June 24, 1998
- Latest Major Action Oct. 13, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (43 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
|
|
|
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
|
|
|
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
|
|
|
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
|
|
|
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
|
|
|
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-751.
|
|
|
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 259.
|
|
|
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
|
|
|
Considered under suspension of the rules.
|
|
|
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
|
|
|
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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
|
|
|
Considered as unfinished business.
|
|
|
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).
|
|
|
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
|
|
| June 24, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Robert A. Underwood (D-Guam) |