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HCONRES 248 107th Congress House

Expressing the sense of the Congress that public schools may display the words "God Bless America" as an expression of support for the Nation.

Introduced: October 12, 2001 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 107th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Oct 17, 2001
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 16, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 16, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0, 10 Present (Roll no. 387). (text: CR H6790)
Oct 16, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6872-6873)
Oct 16, 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.
Oct 16, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 248.
Oct 16, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6790-6792)
Oct 16, 2001
Mr. Castle moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 12, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Oct 12, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 16, 2001 House · vote #387 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 404–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action October 17, 2001

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Expresses the sense of the Congress that public schools may display the words "God Bless America" as an expression of support for the Nation.
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Republican 7
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Oct 12, 2001
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Calvert, Ken
California · Oct 12, 2001
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Oct 12, 2001
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Graves, Sam
Missouri · Oct 12, 2001
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Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Oct 12, 2001
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Oct 12, 2001
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Oct 12, 2001
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 248: Expressing the sense of the Congress that public schools may display the words "God Bless America" as an expression of support for the Nation.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-248/
MLA
"H. Con. Res. 248: Expressing the sense of the Congress that public schools may display the words "God Bless America" as an expression of support for the Nation.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-248/.
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H. Con. Res. 248, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-248/.
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[H. Con. Res. 248: Expressing the sense of the Congress that public schools may display the words "God Bless America" as an expression of support for the Nation.](https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-248/)
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