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H.Res. 153 (108th)

Recognizing the public need for fasting and prayer in order to secure the blessings and protection of Providence for the people of the United States and our Armed Forces during the conflict in Iraq and under the threat of terrorism at home.

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Introduced

20 March 2003

Last action

27 March 2003 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Beauprez, Bob [R-CO-7], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence

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Summary

Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should issue a proclamation: (1) designating a day for humility, prayer, and fasting for all people of the United States; and (2) calling on all people of the United States to observe the day as a time of prayer and fasting, seek guidance from God to achieve a greater understanding of our own failings and to learn how we can do better in our everyday activities, and gain resolve in meeting the challenges that confront our Nation.

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Timeline

  1. 20 March 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 March 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 March 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 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

  5. 26 March 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 153.

    Source: Floor

  6. 26 March 2003

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2334-2336)

    Source: Floor

  7. 26 March 2003

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 27 March 2003

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 March 2003

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 346 - 49, 23 Present (Roll no. 90). (text: CR 3/26/2003 H2334)

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 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): 346 - 49, 23 Present (Roll no. 90).(text: CR 3/26/2003 H2334)

    Source: Floor

  11. 27 March 2003

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2438-2439)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 27 March 2003

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    Introduced in House · EN · 20 March 2003

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