H.R. 4312
102nd Congress
House
Voting Rights Language Assistance Act of 1992
Official title: To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with respect to bilingual election requirements.
Government Operations and Politics
BallotsBilingual election requirementsDiscriminationElection administration
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English languageVoter registrationVoting
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Latest 49 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 26, 1992
Became Public Law No: 102-344.
Aug 26, 1992
Signed by President.
Aug 17, 1992
Presented to President.
Aug 10, 1992
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 7, 1992
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2236 without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 75-20. Record Vote No: 180.
Aug 7, 1992
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2236 without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 75-20. Record Vote No: 180.
Aug 7, 1992
Amendment SP 2915 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 35-60. Record Vote No: 179.
Aug 7, 1992
Amendment SP 2911 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 32-63. Record Vote No: 178.
Aug 7, 1992
Considered by Senate.
Aug 6, 1992
Amendment SP 2915 proposed by Senator Simpson.
Aug 6, 1992
Amendment SP 2911 proposed by Senator Simpson.
Aug 6, 1992
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Aug 5, 1992
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
Aug 4, 1992
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Aug 4, 1992
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
Aug 4, 1992
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate.
Jul 30, 1992
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.
Jul 28, 1992
Received in the Senate.
Jul 24, 1992
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 24, 1992
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 125 (Roll No. 319).
Jul 24, 1992
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 172 - 195 (Roll no. 318).
Jul 24, 1992
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jul 24, 1992
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the McCollum motion to recommit with instructions. The amendment contained in the instructions would require the Federal Government to make grants to counties required to provide bilingual assistance in registering and voting under the Voting Rights Act. The grants would cover the cost of providing bilingual voting assistance.
Jul 24, 1992
Mr. McCollum moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
Jul 24, 1992
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jul 24, 1992
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 24, 1992
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4312.
Jul 24, 1992
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 522, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment.
Jul 24, 1992
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 522, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on the McCollum amendment.
Jul 24, 1992
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 522, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on the Vander Jagt amendment.
Jul 24, 1992
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 522, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Condit amendment.
Jul 24, 1992
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 522, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate.
Jul 24, 1992
GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 522, the Committee of the Whole resumed general debate.
Jul 24, 1992
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jul 24, 1992
Considered as unfinished business.
Jul 23, 1992
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4312 as unfinished business.
Jul 23, 1992
GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 522, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate.
Jul 23, 1992
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jolene Unsoeld to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Jul 23, 1992
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 522 and Rule XXIII.
Jul 23, 1992
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 2(l)(4) of rule XI are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. No further amendment shall be in order unless printed in the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 6 of rule XXIII prior to the beginning of consideration of the bill. Debate on each amendment and amendments thereto, shall not exceed 20 minutes.
Jul 23, 1992
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 522.
Jul 23, 1992
Rule H. Res. 522 passed House.
Jul 22, 1992
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 522 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause 2(l)(4) of rule XI are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. No further amendment shall be in order unless printed in the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 6 of rule XXIII prior to the beginning of consideration of the bill. Debate on each amendment and amendments thereto, shall not exceed 20 minutes.
Jul 8, 1992
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 365.
Jul 8, 1992
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 102-655.
Jun 4, 1992
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jun 4, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 1992
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 1992
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Votes taken on this bill
5
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1992 | Senate · vote #180 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4312 | Passed | 75–20 | See who voted → |
| Aug 7, 1992 | Senate · vote #179 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2915 to H.R. 4312 (Voting Rights Language Assistance A… | Rejected | 35–60 | See who voted → |
| Aug 7, 1992 | Senate · vote #178 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2911 to H.R. 4312 (Voting Rights Language Assistance A… | Rejected | 32–63 | See who voted → |
| Jul 24, 1992 | House · vote #319 | On Passage | Passed | 237–125 | See who voted → |
| Jul 24, 1992 | House · vote #318 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 172–195 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
8
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 agreed to 6 failed 1 withdrawn or other
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 2,915 | – | Failed |
| SAMDT 2,911 | – | Failed |
| HAMDT 751 | – | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 750 | – | Failed |
| HAMDT 749 | – | Failed |
| HAMDT 748 | – | Withdrawn |
| HAMDT 747 | – | Failed |
| HAMDT 746 | – | Failed |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 102-344.
Plain-English summary
Voting Rights Language Assistance Act of 1992 - Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to extend the termination date on the prohibition of covered States and political subdivisions providing voting materials only in English. Modifies criteria for determining whether a State or subdivision is covered.
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