HRES 494
106th Congress
House
Law
Appellate courts
Church and state
Constitutional law
Government Operations and Politics
Ohio
Religion
Terms and phrases
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ohio State motto is constitutional and urging the courts to uphold its constitutionality.
Introduced: May 4, 2000
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 27, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 27, 2000
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 - 27, 66 Present (Roll no. 332). (text: CR H5182)
Jun 27, 2000
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): 333 - 27, 66 Present (Roll no. 332).(text: CR H5182)
Jun 27, 2000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5206)
Jun 27, 2000
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 27, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 494.
Jun 27, 2000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5182-5185)
Jun 27, 2000
Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 9, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
May 4, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 4, 2000
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2000 | House · vote #332 | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 333–27 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the decision of a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit striking down the Ohio State motto, "With God All Things Are Possible," is a misinterpretation and misapplication of the U.S. Constitution. Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for such motto and other State mottoes making reference to a divine power and for the decision of the Governor and the Attorney General of the State of Ohio to appeal the ruling.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1