HRES 318 109th Congress House

Supporting responsible fatherhood, promoting marriage, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.

Introduced: June 14, 2005 See on congress.gov

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Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Jun 13, 2006

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

Jun 13, 2006

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 260). (text: CR H3813)

Jun 13, 2006

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3817)

Jun 13, 2006

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.

Jun 13, 2006

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 318.

Jun 13, 2006

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3813-3815)

Jun 13, 2006

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

Jun 14, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Jun 14, 2005

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 13, 2006	House · vote #260	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	407–0	See who voted →

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Latest action June 13, 2006

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends the millions of fathers who serve as wonderful, caring parents for their children.

Calls on fathers across the nation to use Father’s Day to reconnect and rededicate themselves to their children’s lives, to spend Father’s Day with their children, and to express their love and support for their children.

Urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of the moral, academic, and spiritual development of children.

Encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Education and Workforce Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 12

Bishop, Sanford D.

Georgia · Jun 6, 2006

Diaz-Balart, Mario

Florida · May 25, 2006

Meeks, Gregory W.

New York · May 19, 2006

Alabama · Jun 14, 2005

South Carolina · Jun 14, 2005

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 318: Supporting responsible fatherhood, promoting marriage, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-318/

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