HRES 847 110th Congress House

Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.

Introduced: December 6, 2007 See on congress.gov

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Introduced

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Agreed to (House)

Dec 11, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 9, 10 Present (Roll no. 1143). (text: CR H15233)

Dec 11, 2007

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

Dec 11, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H15274)

Dec 11, 2007

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 11, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 847.

Dec 11, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15233-15234)

Dec 11, 2007

Mr. Meeks (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Dec 6, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Dec 6, 2007

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Dec 11, 2007	House · vote #1143	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	372–9	See who voted →

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Latest action December 11, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 9, 10 Present (Roll no. 1143). (text: CR H15233)

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world.

Acknowledges: (1) the international religious and historical importance of Christmas and the Christian faith; and (2) the role of Christians and Christianity in the founding of the United States and in the formation of the western civilization.

Rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians.

Expresses support for and respect to Christians in the United States and throughout the world.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 11

Boozman, John

Arkansas · Dec 6, 2007

North Carolina · Dec 6, 2007

Issa, Darrell

California · Dec 6, 2007

Michigan · Dec 6, 2007

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Dec 6, 2007

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