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.”
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-16 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-16 | Vote | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 187 (Roll no. 482). (text: CR H5845) | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-16 | Floor | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-16 | Floor | 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 Without objection the words were withdrawn.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. | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-16 | Floor | DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 489. | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-16 | Vote | On motion to proceed in order Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 190 (Roll no. 481). | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-16 | Floor | Mr. Nadler moved to proceed in order. | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-16 | Vote | On motion to strike words from the record Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 190 - 232 (Roll No. 480). | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-16 | Floor | Mr. Collins (GA) moved to strike words from the record. | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-16 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-16 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 489. | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-16 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-16 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 491. (consideration: CR H5845-5857) | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-16 | Floor | Rule H. Res. 491 passed House. | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-15 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-15 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House floor actions |
| 2019-07-15 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |