H.RES.579: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for those who celebrate Christmas.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
  • Introduced Dec. 6, 2005
  • Latest Major Action Dec. 15, 2005

Bill Summary

Recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions and expresses support for their use for those who celebrate Christmas. Expresses disapproval of attempts to ban references to Christmas.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 579.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 22, 5 Present (Roll no. 637).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 6, 2005

Introduced in the House by Jo Ann S. Davis (R-Va.)

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