HCONRES 260 109th Congress House International Affairs Anniversaries Antisemitism Catholic Church Christianity Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Jews Religion Religious liberty

Concurrent resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's promulgation of Noestra Aetate, the declaration on the relation of the Roman Catholic Church to non-Christian religions, and the historic role of Nostra Aetate in fostering mutual interreligious respect and dialogue.

Introduced: October 6, 2005 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps

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Nov 10, 2005

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12710-12711)

Nov 10, 2005

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12710-12711)

Nov 8, 2005

Received in the Senate.

Nov 7, 2005

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Nov 7, 2005

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov 7, 2005

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 349 - 0 (Roll no. 570). (text: CR H9701-9702)

Nov 7, 2005

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 349 - 0 (Roll no. 570).(text: CR H9701-9702)

Nov 7, 2005

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9811-9812)

Nov 7, 2005

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 7, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 260.

Nov 7, 2005

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9701-9703)

Nov 7, 2005

Mr. Poe moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Oct 6, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Oct 6, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2043-2044)

Oct 6, 2005

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 7, 2005	House · vote #570	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	349–0	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 7, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's promulgation of Nostra Aetate, the declaration on the relation of the Roman Catholic Church to non-Christian religions.

Expresses appreciation for the role of the Holy See in combating religious intolerance and religious discrimination.

Encourages the United States to continue to serve in a leading role in combating anti-Semitism and other forms of religious intolerance and religious discrimination worldwide.

Acknowledges the role of Nostra Aetate in fostering interreligious dialogue and mutual respect, including, in particular, new relationships of collaboration and dialogue between Jews and Catholics.

What's happening now November 10, 2005

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12710-12711)

Committees of jurisdiction 1