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- H.CON.RES.245
H.CON.RES.245: Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Supreme Court should speedily find the use of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent with the Constitution of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Sept. 15, 2005
- Latest Major Action Sept. 30, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (2 Democrats, 37 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Supreme Court should speedily find the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent with the Constitution.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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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. Con. Res. 245.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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): 383 - 31, 8 Present (Roll no. 504).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Sept. 15, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) |