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
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Became law
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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2008 | House · vote #45 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 357–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(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.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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