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HCONRES 281 110th Congress House Commemorations Anniversaries Civics education Declaration of Independence Government Operations and Politics History Law Lincoln Administration

Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs.

Introduced: January 23, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Feb 13, 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 12, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 0 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H844)
Feb 12, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H849-850)
Feb 12, 2008
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.
Feb 12, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 281.
Feb 12, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H844-847)
Feb 12, 2008
Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 23, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 23, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 12, 2008 House · vote #45 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 357–0 See who voted →
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.

Encourages state and local governments and local educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study and appreciate the reverence and respect Abraham Lincoln had for the significance and importance of the Declaration of Independence in the development of American history, jurisprudence, and the spread of freedom around the world.

What's happening now February 13, 2008

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SCONRES 65 Identical bill A concurrent resolution celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Inde…
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 3 Republican 4
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Feb 7, 2008
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Feb 7, 2008
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Feb 7, 2008
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Feb 7, 2008
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Feb 7, 2008
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jan 23, 2008
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jan 23, 2008
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 281: Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-281/
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"H. Con. Res. 281: Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-281/.
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H. Con. Res. 281, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-281/.
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