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Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Other Bill Titles (1 more) 10/16/2007--Introduced.
Recognizes Diwali as an important festival.
Acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of the festival of Diwali.
Recognizes and appreciates the religious diversity in both India and the United States and throughout the world. Ack... moreSee Full Bill Text
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Bill Status
| Introduced |  | Voted on by House |
| October 16, 2007 | October 29, 2007 |
Latest Vote
| October 29, 2007Roll call number 1012 in the House | |||
| Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 747 Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali | |||
| Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%) | Percentage of 'aye' votes: 82% | Result: Passed | |
In the News
November 12, 2007 chicago: diwali celebrated in church
the resolution (h. res. 747) passed by a vote of 358-0 on october 29, with 204 democrats and 154 republicans supporting it. south carolina representative ...
October 25, 2007 US Bill to Recognize Diwali Passed in House Committee
The bill, H.Res. 747, calls for the US Congress to acknowledge "the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali" and was introduced ...
October 25, 2007 US lawmaker hails House panel's decision to recognise Diwali
Crowley is one of the co-sponsors of the legislation (H.Res 747), which will be put up for vote in the House of Representatives. ...
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May 29, 2008 Atheist Revolution: Atheists, Put HR. 847 In Perspective
Examples include Haitian Flag Day, Grandparents Day, and countless others. In fact, this same Congress has already passed similar resolutions about Ramadan (H. Res. 635) and Diwali (H. Res. 747). Thus, interpretations of H. Res. ...
Source: Atheist Revolution
January 04, 2008 chopping up the first amendment...one cut at a time
some of you may have heard about the passage of several resolutions recently (h.res 847, h.res 635, h.res 747, and s.res 299). these four bills all deal with passing official congressional judgment on religions in some way. ...
December 25, 2007 9 Grinch and counting
H. Res. 747: Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. Whereas Diwali, a festival of great significance to Indian Americans and the people of India, is celebrated annually by Hindus, Sikhs, ...
Source: Wally Wonders Why
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