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H.Res. 847 (110th)

Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 December 2007

Last action

11 December 2007 · Floor

Status

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 9, 10 Present (Roll no. 1143). (text: CR H15233)

Sponsors

Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Davis, David [R-TN-1], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]

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Summary

Recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world. Acknowledges: (1) the international religious and historical importance of Christmas and the Christian faith; and (2) the role of Christians and Christianity in the founding of the United States and in the formation of the western civilization. Rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians. Expresses respect to American Christians and Christians throughout the world.

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Timeline

  1. 6 December 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 December 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 December 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 December 2007

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 9, 10 Present (Roll no. 1143). (text: CR H15233)

    Source: Floor

  5. 11 December 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 11 December 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 9, 10 Present (Roll no. 1143).(text: CR H15233)

    Source: Floor

  7. 11 December 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15233-15234)

    Source: Floor

  8. 11 December 2007

    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

  9. 11 December 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 847.

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 December 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Meeks (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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