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H.CON.RES.13: Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 26, 2011
- Latest Major Action Nov. 2, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
64 (4 Democrats, 60 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Reaffirms "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States. Encourages its display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.
(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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Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-47.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 23.
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Mr. Forbes 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. 13.
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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): 396 - 9, 2 Present (Roll no. 816).
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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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| Jan. 26, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by J. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) |