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H. Con. Res. 315 107th Congress House

Ten Commandments Public Display Resolution of 2002

Official title: To require the display of the Ten Commandments in the chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Introduced: May 8, 2002 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It was not agreed to before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, so it is no longer active.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 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Sep 30, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1693)
Feb 6, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Feb 6, 2002
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 30, 2002

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1693)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Ten Commandments Public Display Resolution of 2002 - Requires the Architect of the Capitol to prominently display the Ten Commandments in the chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Republican 5
BALLENGER, CASS
· May 21, 2002
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · May 8, 2002
Vitter, David
· May 7, 2002
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · May 7, 2002
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Apr 23, 2002
CRANE, PHILIP
· Apr 23, 2002
DeMint, James
· Apr 18, 2002
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Apr 16, 2002
STENHOLM, CHARLES
· Apr 16, 2002
 R
Boozman, John
Arkansas · Apr 11, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 315: Ten Commandments Public Display Resolution of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-315/
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"H. Con. Res. 315: Ten Commandments Public Display Resolution of 2002." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-315/.
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