Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 123 (declaring English to be the official language of the U.S. Government).
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-734, by Mr. Linder.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-734, by Mr. Linder.
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.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 265.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9725-9738)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Mr. Linder asked unanimous consent that it be in order for the amendment numbered 1 printed in the report accompanying the rule to be offered in a modified form. Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 388).
Roll Call #388 (House)On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 388).
Roll Call #388 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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