H. Res. 499
104th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 123) to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States.
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Agreed to (House)
Aug 1, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 1, 1996
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 388).
Aug 1, 1996
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Aug 1, 1996
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
Aug 1, 1996
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.
Aug 1, 1996
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Aug 1, 1996
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9725-9738)
Jul 31, 1996
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 265.
Jul 31, 1996
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.
Jul 31, 1996
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-734, by Mr. Linder.
Jul 31, 1996
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 1996 | House · vote #388 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 236–178 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 123 (declaring English to be the official language of the U.S. Government).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 499: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 123) to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States.. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HRES-499/
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