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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…

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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: March 11, 2011 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
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
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 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 1, 2011 House · vote #816 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 396–9 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.)

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 November 2, 2011

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

 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 34
All 34 Republican 13
Bishop, Rob
· Mar 16, 2011
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
· Mar 16, 2011
Poe, Ted
· Mar 16, 2011
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Mar 11, 2011
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Mar 11, 2011
EMERSON, JO
· Mar 11, 2011
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Mar 11, 2011
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Mar 11, 2011
Jenkins, Lynn
· Mar 11, 2011
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Mar 11, 2011
STEARNS, CLIFF
· Mar 11, 2011
 R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Mar 11, 2011
UPTON, FRED
· Mar 11, 2011
AKIN, W.
· Mar 3, 2011
Black, Diane
· Mar 3, 2011
Harper, Gregg
· Mar 3, 2011
 R
Young, Todd
Indiana · Mar 3, 2011
King, Steve
· Feb 28, 2011
 R
Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Feb 16, 2011
CAMP, DAVE
· Feb 11, 2011
Ross, Dennis
· Feb 8, 2011
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Feb 8, 2011
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Feb 8, 2011
Alexander, Rodney
· Jan 26, 2011
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jan 26, 2011
Chaffetz, Jason
· Jan 26, 2011
Coffman, Mike
· Jan 26, 2011
Conaway, K.
· Jan 26, 2011
Davis, Geoff
· Jan 26, 2011
 R
Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Jan 26, 2011
PENCE, MIKE
· Jan 26, 2011
ROSS, MIKE
· Jan 26, 2011
Shuster, Bill
· Jan 26, 2011
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jan 26, 2011
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 13: 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.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HCONRES-13/
MLA
"H. Con. Res. 13: 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.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HCONRES-13/.
Bluebook (legal)
H. Con. Res. 13, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HCONRES-13/.
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[H. Con. Res. 13: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HCONRES-13/)
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