HRES 153
108th Congress
House
Commemorations
Armed Forces and National Security
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War and religion
Recognizing the public need for fasting and prayer in order to secure the blessings and protection of Providence for the people of the United States and our Armed Forces during the conflict in Iraq and under the threat of terrorism at home.
Introduced: March 20, 2003
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To President
Became law
Mar 27, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2438-2439)
Mar 27, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 27, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 346 - 49, 23 Present (Roll no. 90). (text: CR 3/26/2003 H2334)
Mar 27, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 346 - 49, 23 Present (Roll no. 90).(text: CR 3/26/2003 H2334)
Mar 26, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 153.
Mar 26, 2003
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.
Mar 26, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2334-2336)
Mar 26, 2003
Mr. Shays moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 20, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Mar 20, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2003 | House · vote #90 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 346–49 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should issue a proclamation: (1) designating a day for humility, prayer, and fasting for all people of the United States; and (2) calling on all people of the United States to observe the day as a time of prayer and fasting, seek guidance from God to achieve a greater understanding of our own failings and to learn how we can do better in our everyday activities, and gain resolve in meeting the challenges that confront our Nation.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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