HRES 579 109th Congress House

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for those who celebrate Christmas.

Introduced: December 7, 2005 See on congress.gov

Arts, Culture, Religion ChristianityCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommemorationsGovernment Operations and Politics

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Introduced

In committee

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Agreed to (House)

Dec 15, 2005

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

Dec 15, 2005

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11799-11800)

Dec 15, 2005

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

Dec 15, 2005

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 22, 5 Present (Roll no. 637). (text: CR 12/14/2005 H11596)

Dec 14, 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.

Dec 14, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 579.

Dec 14, 2005

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11596-11600)

Dec 14, 2005

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

Dec 6, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Dec 6, 2005

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Dec 15, 2005	House · vote #637	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	401–22	See who voted →

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Latest action December 15, 2005

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions and expresses support for their use for those who celebrate Christmas. Expresses disapproval of attempts to ban references to Christmas.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Oversight and Government Reform Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 6

Smith, Christopher H.

New Jersey · Dec 14, 2005

Carter, John R.

Texas · Dec 13, 2005

Cole, Tom

Oklahoma · Dec 13, 2005

BROWN, HENRY

· Dec 12, 2005

Boozman, John

Arkansas · Dec 7, 2005

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Dec 7, 2005

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 579: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for those who celebrate Christmas.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-579/

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