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- H.RES.459
H.RES.459: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Newdow v. U.S. Congress was erroneously decided, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced June 26, 2002
- Latest Major Action June 27, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
183 (19 Democrats, 1 Independent, 164 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Pledge of Allegiance, including the phrase "One Nation, under God," reflects the historical fact that a belief in God permeated the founding and development of our Nation; (2) the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals's ruling is inconsistent with the U.S. Supreme Court's First Amendment jurisprudence that the Pledge and similar expressions are not unconstitutional expressions of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 459.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 3, 11 Present (Roll no. 273).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| June 26, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) |