HRES 494 105th Congress House

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…

Official title: 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 … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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

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Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

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

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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Oct 13, 1998	House · vote #524	Suspend the rules and agree	Passed	410–0	See who voted →

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Latest action October 13, 1998

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

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.

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Bill text 3 versions

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Natural Resources Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 7

Massachusetts · Jun 24, 1998

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Jun 24, 1998

Norton, Eleanor Holmes

District of Columbia · Jun 24, 1998

Pallone, Frank

New Jersey · Jun 24, 1998

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 494: 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.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-494/

MLA

"H. Res. 494: 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.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-494/.

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H. Res. 494, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-494/.

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[H. Res. 494: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-494/)