HCONRES 13
112th Congress
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Religion
Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.
Introduced: January 26, 2011
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Nov 2, 2011
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2011
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 9, 2 Present (Roll no. 816). (text: CR H7169)
Nov 1, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 1, 2011
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): 396 - 9, 2 Present (Roll no. 816).(text: CR H7169)
Nov 1, 2011
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7186)
Nov 1, 2011
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.
Nov 1, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 13.
Nov 1, 2011
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7169-7175)
Nov 1, 2011
Mr. Forbes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 31, 2011
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 23.
Mar 31, 2011
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-47.
Mar 17, 2011
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 17, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 14, 2011
Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.
Feb 7, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jan 26, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 26, 2011
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2011 | House · vote #816 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 396–9 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Reaffirms "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States.
Encourages its display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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