HRES 489
116th Congress
House
Immigration
Citizenship and naturalization
House of Representatives
Immigration status and procedures
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Condemning President Trump's racist comments directed at Members of Congress.
Introduced: July 15, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 16, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. (consideration: CR H5845-5857)
Jul 16, 2019
Rule H. Res. 491 passed House.
Jul 16, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 16, 2019
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. Mr. Swalwell (CA) asked consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed debate on H. Res. 489.
Jul 16, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 16, 2019
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 187 (Roll no. 482). (text: CR H5845)
Jul 16, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 187 (Roll no. 482).(text: CR H5845)
Jul 16, 2019
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 489.
Jul 16, 2019
On motion to proceed in order Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 190 (Roll no. 481).
Jul 16, 2019
Mr. Nadler moved to proceed in order.
Jul 16, 2019
On motion to strike words from the record Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 232 (Roll No. 480).
Jul 16, 2019
Mr. Collins (GA) moved to strike words from the record.
Jul 16, 2019
WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. After review, the Chair ruled that the words were in violation of the spirit of debate.
Jul 16, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 489.
Jul 16, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 and H. Res. 489 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 resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 under a structured rule; provides for consideration of a resolution relating to House Report 116-125, if called up by direction of the Committee on Overisight and Reform; provides for consideration of a joint resolution reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding the Arms Export Control Act; provides for consideration of H. Res. 489.
Jul 15, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 491 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 and H. Res. 489 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 resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3494 under a structured rule; provides for consideration of a resolution relating to House Report 116-125, if called up by direction of the Committee on Overisight and Reform; provides for consideration of a joint resolution reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding the Arms Export Control Act; provides for consideration of H. Res. 489.
Jul 15, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 15, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Votes taken on this bill
3
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2019 | House · vote #482 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 240–187 | See who voted → |
| Jul 16, 2019 | House · vote #481 | On Motion to Proceed in Order | Passed | 231–190 | See who voted → |
| Jul 16, 2019 | House · vote #480 | On Motion to Strike Words from the Record | Failed | 190–232 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This resolution states that immigrants and their descendants have made America stronger and naturalized citizens are just as American as those whose families have been in the United States for generations. It also expresses a commitment to keep America open to those who lawfully seek refuge from violence and oppression and those willing to work hard to achieve the American Dream, regardless of race, ethnicity, faith, or country of origin.
The resolution strongly condemns as racist the President’s comments about immigrants and those who look to the President like immigrants and states that these have legitimized hatred of new Americans and people of color, including his reference to immigrants and asylum seekers as “invaders.”
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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