HCONRES 239
107th Congress
House
Expressing the sense of Congress that schools in the United States should set aside a sufficient period of time to allow children to pray for, or quietly reflect on behalf of, the Nation during this…
Official title: Expressing the sense of Congress that schools in the United States should set aside a sufficient period of time to allow children to pray for, or quietly refle… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Expressing the sense of Congress that schools in the United States should set aside a sufficient period of time to allow children to pray for, or quietly reflect on behalf of, the Nation during this time of struggle against the forces of international terrorism.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Nov 16, 2001
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 15, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 15, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 297 - 125, 1 Present (Roll no. 445). (text: CR 11/13/2001 H8113)
Nov 15, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8216-8217)
Nov 13, 2001
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.
Nov 13, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 239.
Nov 13, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8113-8118)
Nov 13, 2001
Mr. Isakson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 2, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Oct 2, 2001
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2001 | House · vote #445 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 297–125 | See who voted → |
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 239: Expressing the sense of Congress that schools in the United States should set aside a sufficient period of time to allow children to pray for, or quietly reflect on behalf of, the Nation during this time of struggle against the forces of international terrorism.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-239/
"H. Con. Res. 239: Expressing the sense of Congress that schools in the United States should set aside a sufficient period of time to allow children to pray for, or quietly reflect on behalf of, the Nation during this time of struggle against the forces of international terrorism.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-239/.
H. Con. Res. 239, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-239/.
[H. Con. Res. 239: Expressing the sense of Congress that schools in the United States should set aside a sufficient period of time to allow children to pray for, or quietly reflect on behalf of, the Nation during this time of struggle against the forces of international terrorism.](https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-239/)