HRES 423
105th Congress
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Members of Congress (House)
Expressing the sense of the House with respect to winning the war on drugs to protect our children.
Introduced: May 7, 1998
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May 12, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 12, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll No. 138).
May 12, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll No. 138).
May 12, 1998
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3065)
May 12, 1998
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.
May 12, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
May 12, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3036-3040)
May 12, 1998
Mr. Hastert moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 7, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
May 7, 1998
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1998 | House · vote #138 | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 412–2 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Declares the commitment of the House of Representatives to create a drug-free America.
Urges House Members to work personally to mobilize kids, parents, faith-based and community organizations, educators, local officials, law enforcement officers, coaches, and athletes to wage a winning war on drugs.
Pledges to pass legislation that provides the weapons and tools necessary to protect children and communities from the dangers of drug addiction and violence.
Declares that the United States will fight this war on three major battlefronts: deterring demand; stopping supply; and increasing accountability.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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