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Version 53 · Passed House · Jul 16, 2019
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.”
People & committees
Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7] · D–NJ
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 187 (Roll no. 482). (text: CR H5845)
House roll call 482 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 187 (Roll no. 482).(text: CR H5845)
House roll call 482 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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 Without objection the words were withdrawn.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.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 489.
On motion to proceed in order Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 190 (Roll no. 481).
House roll call 481 · Individual votesMr. Nadler moved to proceed in order.
On motion to strike words from the record Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 232 (Roll No. 480).
House roll call 480 · Individual votesMr. Collins (GA) moved to strike words from the record.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 489.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. (consideration: CR H5845-5857)
Rule H. Res. 491 passed House.
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.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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