H.RES.908: Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.

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157 (156 Democrats, 1 Republican)

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This resolution calls on all public officials to condemn and denounce anti-Asian sentiment, racism, discrimination, and religious intolerance related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and calls on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to take specified steps. It calls on federal officials to expeditiously investigate and document all credible reports of hate crimes and incidents and threats...

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Sept. 17, 2020
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 164, 1 Present (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H4495)
Sept. 17, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4527-4528)
Sept. 17, 2020
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1107. (consideration: CR H4495-4508)
Sept. 17, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 17, 2020
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 164, 1 Present (Roll no. 193).
Sept. 17, 2020
Considered as unfinished business.
Sept. 17, 2020
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to H. Res. 908 and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Jordan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sept. 17, 2020
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sept. 17, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 908.
Sept. 17, 2020
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, H.R. 2694 and H. Res. 908. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.
Sept. 17, 2020
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1107.
Sept. 15, 2020
Rule H. Res. 1107 passed House.
Sept. 14, 2020
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1107 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, H.R. 2694 and H. Res. 908. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.
March 25, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
March 25, 2020

Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.)

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