H.Res.635 - Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.

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  • Official: Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith. as introduced.
  • Official: Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and expressing respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this occasion, and for other purposes. as amended by house.

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Result: Passed - October 02, 2007

Roll call number 928 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 635 Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 87%
 

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10/2/2007--Passed House amended. Recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great world religions. Acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion. Expresses friendship and support for Mus

Official Summary

10/2/2007--Passed House amended. Recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great world religions. Acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion. Expresses friendship and support for Muslims in the United States and worldwide. Rejects hatred, bigotry, and violence directed against Muslims both in the United States and worldwide. Commends Muslims in the United States and across the globe who have privately and publicly rejected interpretations and movements of Islam that justify and encourage hatred, violence, and terror.

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