United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 494 (106th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ohio State motto is constitutional and urging the courts to uphold its constitutionality.
Introduced
4 May 2000
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Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the decision of a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit striking down the Ohio State motto, "With God All Things Are Possible," is a misinterpretation and misapplication of the U.S. Constitution. Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for such motto and other State mottoes making reference to a divine power and for the decision of the Governor and the Attorney General of the State of Ohio to appeal the ruling.
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5 official files
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 27 June 2000
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 27 June 2000
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 4 May 2000
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 4 May 2000
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 4 May 2000
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/494
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/hres/494