Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 472) to amend title 13, United States Code, to require the use of postcensus local review as part of each decennial census.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Apr 14, 1999
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 106-93, by Mr. Sessions.
Apr 14, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 14, 1999
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 205 (Roll no. 87).
Apr 14, 1999
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 86).
Apr 14, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 138.
Apr 14, 1999
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1996-2007)
Apr 14, 1999
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 472 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Apr 14, 1999
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
Apr 13, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1999 | House · vote #87 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 219–205 | See who voted → |
| Apr 14, 1999 | House · vote #86 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 220–207 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.R. 472 (requiring the use of postcensus local review as part of each decennial census).
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 138: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 472) to amend title 13, United States Code, to require the use of postcensus local review as part of each decennial census.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HRES-138/
"H. Res. 138: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 472) to amend title 13, United States Code, to require the use of postcensus local review as part of each decennial census.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HRES-138/.
H. Res. 138, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HRES-138/.
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