Expressing the sense of Congress that direct systematic phonics instruction should be used in all schools.

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1. 1999-10-28

   Introduced in House

2. 1999-10-28

   Introduced in House

3. 1999-10-28

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

4. 1999-11-04

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

5. 1999-11-04

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11489-11499, H11500-11501)

6. 1999-11-04

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 214.

7. 1999-11-04

   At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

8. 1999-11-04

   Considered as unfinished business.

9. 1999-11-04

   Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 224 - 193, 2 Present (Roll no. 564).

   Roll Call #564 (House)
10. 1999-11-04

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 224 - 193, 2 Present (Roll no. 564).

    Roll Call #564 (House)
11. 1999-11-04

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