Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2574) to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2639) to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2694) to eliminate discrimination and promote women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 908) condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19; and for other purposes.
Latest action · Sep 15, 2020 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 14, 2020
- Agreed to in HouseSep 15, 2020
Summary
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2574 (Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019), H.R. 2639 (Strength in Diversity Act of 2019), H.R. 2694 (Pregnant Workers Fairness Act), and H.Res. 908 (condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment related to COVID-19 [i.e., coronavirus disease 2019]).
In addition, this resolution further extends the following dates in H.Res. 967, as amended by H.Res. 1053, through:
- the legislative day of November 20, 2020, by which certain proceedings may take place in the House;
- the legislative day of November 20, 2020, the authority of the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules; and
- the legislative day of November 20, 2020, provisions waiving a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through such legislative day, on the same day they are presented to the House.
Recorded votes 2
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 186 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed216–157 | Sep 15, 2020 |
| House 185 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed219–170 | Sep 15, 2020 |
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Rules Committee | Reported as an original measure Sep 14, 2020 |
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 15, 2020Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4391-4399)
- Sep 15, 2020DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1107.
- Sep 15, 2020On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 170 (Roll no. 185).
- Sep 15, 2020POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
- Sep 15, 2020Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4399-4400)
- Sep 15, 2020Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 157 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H4391-4392)
- Sep 15, 2020Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 14, 2020Introduced in House
- Sep 14, 2020The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-502, by Ms. Scanlon.
- Sep 14, 2020Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.
- Sep 14, 2020Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 93.
In the Congressional Record 1
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H4391–H4400Text printed H4391Amendments H4398Recorded votes H4398, H4399consideration (H. Res. 1107), previous questionamend date (H. Res. 1107), previous questionclarifyclarify, previous questionLists H4399, H4400Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1107, consideration of H.R. 2574, Equity and Inclusion Enforcement ActVotes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1107, consideration of H.R. 2574, Equity and Inclusion Enforcement ActVotes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1107, consideration of H. Res. 908, condemn all forms of anti-Asian sentiment relative to coronavirusVotes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1107, consideration of H. Res. 908, condemn all forms of anti-Asian sentiment relative to coronavirusVotes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1107, consideration of H.R. 2694, Pregnant Workers Fairness ActVotes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1107, consideration of H.R. 2694, Pregnant Workers Fairness ActVotes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1107, consideration of H.R. 2639, Strength in Diversity ActVotes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1107, consideration of H.R. 2639, Strength in Diversity ActVotes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1107, amend date in H. Res. 967, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislationVotes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1107, amend date in H. Res. 967, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislationVotes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1107, clarify House proceedings and actions during fall work periodVotes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1107, clarify House proceedings and actions during fall work period | Doris O. Matsui D-CA, James P. McGovern D-MA, Mary Gay Scanlon D-PA, Rob Woodall R-GA (amendment) | Sep 15, 2020 |
Research
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Committee report
CRS reports 1
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Cite it 1
Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.
| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| R46485 | The House Consensus Calendar: Establishment, Principal Features, and Practice in the 116th Congress (2019-2020) | Report | Feb 16, 2021 |
Related bills 5
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 904 | Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act | Related bill | Mar 16, 2020 |
| HRES 908 | Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19. | Procedurally related | Sep 17, 2020 |
| HR 2574 | Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019 | Related bill | Sep 17, 2020 |
| HR 2639 | Strength in Diversity Act of 2020 | Related bill | Sep 16, 2020 |
| HR 2694 | Pregnant Workers Fairness Act | Related bill | Sep 17, 2020 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2574) to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2639) to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2694) to eliminate discrimination and promote women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 908) condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19; and for other purposes.
Subjects
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Text 2
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- Sep 15, 2020Engrossed in House
- Sep 14, 2020Reported in House
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