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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States has enjoyed the loyalty of the United States citizens of Guam, and that the United States recognizes the centennial anniversary of the Spanish-American War as an opportune time for Congress to reaffirm its commitment to increase self-government consistent with self-determination for the people of Guam.

Introduced: June 24, 1998 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 13, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 13, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll No. 524).
Oct 13, 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): 410 - 0 (Roll No. 524).
Oct 13, 1998
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10787-10788)
Oct 13, 1998
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Miller (CA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Oct 13, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Oct 13, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10689-10691)
Oct 13, 1998
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 28, 1998
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 259.
Sep 28, 1998
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-751.
Jul 29, 1998
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 29, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 25, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5391-5392)
Jun 24, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jun 24, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5069)
Jun 24, 1998
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 13, 1998 House · vote #524 Suspend the rules and agree Passed 4100 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes 100 years of Guam's loyalty and service to the United States.

Declares that the House of Representatives will use the centennial anniversary of the 1898 Spanish-American War to reaffirm its commitment to the U.S. citizens of Guam for increased self-government, consistent with self-determination for the people of Guam.

What's happening now October 13, 1998

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1