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HR 2357 107th Congress House Taxation Campaign contributors Campaign funds Church and state Churches Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Freedom of speech Government Operations and Politics Income tax Political participation Religion Religious liberty Tax exemption Tax-exempt organizations

Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act

Introduced: June 28, 2001 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 2, 2002
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 178 - 239 (Roll no. 429). (consideration: CR H6932; text: CR 10/1/2002 H6913)
Oct 2, 2002
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 178 - 239 (Roll no. 429).(consideration: CR H6932; text: CR 10/1/2002 H6913)
Oct 2, 2002
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6931-6932)
Oct 1, 2002
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 1, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2357.
Oct 1, 2002
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6912-6919)
Oct 1, 2002
Mr. Herger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 30, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6780-6782)
Sep 17, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6298-6301)
Sep 12, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6245-6248)
Jun 28, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 28, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 2, 2002 House · vote #429 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Failed 178239 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a church to participate or intervene in a political campaign and maintain its tax-exempt status as long as such participation is not a substantial part of its activities.
What's happening now October 2, 2002

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 178 - 239 (Roll no. 429). (consideration: CR H6932; text: CR 10/1/2002 H6913)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1