HCONRES 94
106th Congress
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Recognizing the public need for reconciliation and healing, urging the United States to unite in seeking God, and recommending that the Nation's leaders call for days of prayer.
Introduced: May 4, 1999
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Jun 29, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 275 - 140, 11 Present (Roll no. 259).
Jun 29, 1999
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 275 - 140, 11 Present (Roll no. 259).
Jun 29, 1999
Considered as unfinished business.
Jun 29, 1999
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 29, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 94.
Jun 29, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5038-5044, H5046)
Jun 29, 1999
Mrs. Chenoweth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 6, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
May 4, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
May 4, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1999 | House · vote #259 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Failed | 275–140 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the unique opportunity that the dawn of a millennium presents to the people of this Nation to humble and reconcile themselves with God and with one another.
Urges all Americans to unite in seeking God through humble prayer and fasting.
Recommends that the leaders in national, State, and local governments, in business, and in the clergy appoint, and call the people they serve to observe, a day of solemn prayer, fasting, and humiliation before God.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 275 - 140, 11 Present (Roll no. 259).
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