H. Res. 1038
109th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2679) to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to eliminate the chilling effect on the constitutionally protected expression of religion by…
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2679) to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to eliminate the chilling effect on the constitutionally… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2679) to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to eliminate the chilling effect on the constitutionally protected expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees.
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Agreed to (House)
Sep 26, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 26, 2006
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 177 (Roll no. 474). (text: CR H7356)
Sep 26, 2006
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.Res. 1038, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
Sep 26, 2006
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7364)
Sep 26, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1038.
Sep 26, 2006
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7356-7364, H7368)
Sep 25, 2006
Introduced in House
Sep 25, 2006
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 234.
Sep 25, 2006
The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
Sep 25, 2006
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-678, by Mr. Gingrey.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2006 | House · vote #474 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 229–177 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2679 (Public Expression of Religion Act of 2005).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1038: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2679) to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to eliminate the chilling effect on the constitutionally protected expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-1038/
"H. Res. 1038: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2679) to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to eliminate the chilling effect on the constitutionally protected expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-1038/.
H. Res. 1038, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-1038/.
[H. Res. 1038: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2679) to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to eliminate the chilling effect on the constitutionally protected expression of religion by State and local officials that results from the threat that potential litigants may seek damages and attorney's fees.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-1038/)