Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that social promotion in America's schools should be ended and can be ended through the use of high-quality, proven programs and practices.

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1. 1998-03-30

   Introduced in House

2. 1998-03-30

   Introduced in House

3. 1998-03-30

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

4. 1998-05-08

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

5. 1998-05-21

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

6. 1998-05-21

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

7. 1998-06-04

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

8. 1998-06-04

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

9. 1998-06-16

   Mr. Riggs moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

10. 1998-06-16

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4603-4609)

11. 1998-06-16

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

12. 1998-06-16

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

13. 1998-06-16

    Considered as unfinished business.

14. 1998-06-16

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll No. 233).

    Roll Call #233 (House)
15. 1998-06-16

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll No. 233).

    Roll Call #233 (House)
16. 1998-06-16

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