House joint resolution · 100th Congress · Did not become law
A joint resolution to designate February 12, 1989, as "World Marriage Day".
Sponsor: Rep. Bill Emerson R-MOWhere it went
- IntroducedJul 14, 1988
- Committee action—
- Passed House—
- Passed Senate—
- To the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Jul 21, 1988 — Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Vote results
No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).
Cosponsors
8 cosponsors — 6 Republicans, 2 Democrats
3 of 8 cosponsors (38%) are from the other party.
Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Steve Bartlett (R-TX), Newt Gingrich (R-GA), Jimmy Hayes (R-LA), John Kasich (R-OH), Constance Morella (R-MD), John Spratt (D-SC), Chalmers Wylie (R-OH).
More from the sponsor
Other 100th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Bill Emerson.
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- H.J.Res. 124 (100th) A joint resolution disapproving a proposed deferral (D87-33) relating to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service…
- H.J.Res. 20 (100th) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life.
- H.J.Res. 19 (100th) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit compelling the attendance of a student in a…
- H.R. 138 (100th) A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to permit trapping in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways area.
Sponsor’s state and district
Data as of Sep 30, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.