H.RES.489: Condemning President Trump's racist comments directed at Members of Congress.

About This Bill

  • Introduced July 15, 2019
  • Latest Major Action July 16, 2019

Bill Cosponsors

187 (All Democrats)

Bill Versions

Bill Summary

This resolution states that immigrants and their descendants have made America stronger and naturalized citizens are just as American as those whose families have been in the United States for generations. It also expresses a commitment to keep America open to those who lawfully seek refuge from violence and oppression and those willing to work hard to achieve the American Dream, regardless of race, ethnicity, faith, or country of origin. The...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 35 statements associated with H.RES.489.

Bill Actions

Date Description
July 16, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 16, 2019

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 187 (Roll no. 482).

July 16, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
July 16, 2019
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. Mr. Swalwell (CA) asked consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed debate on H. Res. 489.
July 16, 2019
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 489.
July 16, 2019
On motion to proceed in order Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 190 (Roll no. 481).
July 16, 2019
Mr. Nadler moved to proceed in order.
July 16, 2019
On motion to strike words from the record Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 232 (Roll No. 480).
July 16, 2019
Mr. Collins (GA) moved to strike words from the record.
July 16, 2019
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. After review, the Chair ruled that the words were in violation of the spirit of debate.
July 16, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 489.
July 16, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 and H. Res. 489 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 under a structured rule; provides for consideration of a resolution relating to House Report 116-125, if called up by direction of the Committee on Overisight and Reform; provides for consideration of a joint resolution reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding the Arms Export Control Act; provides for consideration of H. Res. 489.
July 16, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491.
July 16, 2019
Rule H. Res. 491 passed House.
July 16, 2019
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 187 (Roll no. 482). (text: CR H5845)
July 16, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. (consideration: CR H5845-5857)
July 15, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 491 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 and H. Res. 489 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 under a structured rule; provides for consideration of a resolution relating to House Report 116-125, if called up by direction of the Committee on Overisight and Reform; provides for consideration of a joint resolution reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding the Arms Export Control Act; provides for consideration of H. Res. 489.
July 15, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
July 15, 2019

Introduced in the House by Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.)

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