The U.S. Congress Votes Database

104th Congress / Bills / H R 123

Title

To amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States.

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Categories (What are categories?)

Actions and defenses | Bilingual election requirements | Civil rights | Communications | Culture | Discrimination | Elections | English language | Exclusive and concurrent legislative powers | Immigration | Indians -- Alaska | Language and languages | Law | Minorities | Naturalization | Parties to actions | State and local government | State laws

Votes on this bill

DateChamberResultVote
8/1/96 House Passed Session 2, roll call 391: On Passage
English Language Empowerment Act
8/1/96 House Failed Session 2, roll call 390: On Motion to Recommit With Instructions
English Language Empowerment Act
8/1/96 House Failed Session 2, roll call 389: On Agreeing to the Amendment
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