HRES 579
109th Congress
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Signs and symbols
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 6, 2005
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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 15, 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): 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
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| 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 → |
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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