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H.Res. 132 (108th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Newdow v. United States Congress is inconsistent with the Supreme Court's interpretation of the first amendment and should be overturned, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

6 March 2003

Last action

20 March 2003 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Ose, Doug [R-CA-3], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Otter, C. L. (Butch) [R-ID-1], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Beauprez, Bob [R-CO-7], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Rep. Northup, Anne M. [R-KY-3], Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Chocola, Chris [R-IN-2], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Burns, Max [R-GA-12], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]

Subjects

Rule of law

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the phrase "one Nation, under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag reflects that religious faith was central to the Founding Fathers and to the founding of the Nation; (2) reciting the Pledge, including that phrase, is a patriotic act, not an act or statement of religious faith or belief; (3) that phrase should remain in the Pledge and the practice of voluntarily reciting the pledge in public school classrooms should be encouraged by the policies of Congress, the various States, municipalities, and public school officials; and (4) the Elk Grove Unified School District in Elk Grove, California, should be commended for its continued support of the Pledge. Declares that: (1) the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Newdow v. United States Congress (which held that the inclusion of that phrase in the Pledge unconstitutionally endorses religion) is inconsistent with the Supreme Court's interpretation of the First Amendment; (2) the Attorney General should appeal, and the Supreme Court should review, that ruling; and (3) the President should nominate, and the Senate should confirm, Federal circuit court judges who interpret the Constitution consistent with the Constitution's text.

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Timeline

  1. 6 March 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  2. 6 March 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 March 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 March 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 7 March 2003

    Committee

    Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 March 2003

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 2.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 March 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 18 March 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 13.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 18 March 2003

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-41.

    Source: Committee

  10. 18 March 2003

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-41.

    Source: Committee

  11. 19 March 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 132.

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 March 2003

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1976-1981)

    Source: Floor

  13. 19 March 2003

    Floor

    Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  14. 19 March 2003

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  15. 20 March 2003

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 20 March 2003

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 7, 15 Present (Roll no. 77). (text: CR 3/19/2003 H1976-1977)

    Source: Floor

  17. 20 March 2003

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 7, 15 Present (Roll no. 77).(text: CR 3/19/2003 H1976-1977)

    Source: Floor

  18. 20 March 2003

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2137)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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