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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the acts of arson at three Sacramento, California, area synagogues on June 18, 1999, and affirming its opposition to such crimes.

Introduced: June 29, 1999 See on congress.gov

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Jun 29, 1999

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

Jun 29, 1999

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 258).

Jun 29, 1999

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): 425 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 258).

Jun 29, 1999

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5030-5036, H5045-5046)

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. Res. 226.

Jun 29, 1999

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Jun 29, 1999

Mr. Gekas moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Jun 29, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Jun 29, 1999

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jun 29, 1999

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 29, 1999	House · vote #258	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	425–0	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns the crimes that occurred in Sacramento, California, at Congregation B'Nai Israel, Congregation Beth Shalom, and Kenesset Israel Torah Center on June 18, 1999; (2) interprets such attacks as an attack on all Americans; (3) is committed to using Federal law enforcement personnel and resources to bring the persons who committed these attacks to justice; (4) recognizes the residents of the Sacramento, California, area who have so quickly joined together to lend support and assistance to the victims and who remain committed to preserving the freedom of religion of all members of the community; and (5) calls upon all Americans to categorically reject similar crimes of hate and intolerance.

What's happening now June 29, 1999

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

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