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House resolution · 105th Congress · Latest step: Passed House

Regarding the importance of fathers in the raising and development of their children.

H.Res. 417Introduced Apr 30, 1998Policy area: Families
Sponsor: Rep. Joseph Pitts R-PA
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Where it went

Latest action: Jun 9, 1998 — The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

10 cosponsors — 6 Republicans, 4 Democrats

4 of 10 cosponsors (40%) are from the other party.

Robert Aderholt (R-AL), Dick Armey (R-TX), John Boehner (R-OH), David Bonior (D-MI), Tom DeLay (R-TX), Richard Gephardt (D-MO), Newt Gingrich (R-GA), Mike McIntyre (D-NC), James Rogan (R-CA), Jim Turner (D-TX).

More from the sponsor

Other 105th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Joseph Pitts.

Sponsor’s state and district

Pennsylvania in Congress · PA-16 district

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Data as of Sep 29, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.