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Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.

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12/11/2007--Passed House amended. 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 Christiani... moreSee Full Bill Text

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December 06, 2007December 11, 2007

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December 11, 2007Roll call number 1143 in the House
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 847 Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%) Percentage of 'aye' votes: 86% Result: Passed

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December 20, 2007 They Still Deliver My Mail on Yom Kippur

H. Res. 847 is vile. It is petty, FOX-News based political posturing, wrapping hatred and prejudice under the cloak of religion. ...

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December 16, 2007 Council for Secular Humanism Chides Congress for Disrespecting ...

by Press Release (December 14, 2007) -- Experts from the Council for Secular Humanism noted with alarm the passage of H. Res. 847 in the House of ...

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December 12, 2007 Democrats Vote Yes to Ramadan, But No To Christmas

... but King’s is more benign. Ramadan – H.Res. 635 and Christmas – H. Res. 847 H. Res. 847: recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.

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November 20, 2008 Yahoo! 360° - Vaygar's Blog - Entry for November 20, 2008

H.Res. 847, OMFnGs! WHY WE'RE NOT ECLECTIC (this is excellent!) Entry for July 26, 2007, Thor/Donarstag (&... Entry for January 07, 2007, Sunnasdag · Entry for June 09, 2006, Day of Remembranc... Entry for June 08, 2006, ...

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November 13, 2008 rtfa.net » Crown Financial Ministries Names New CEO

GovTrack: H. Res. 847: Text of Legislation · We’re ready to help sue Creation Science Evangelism Ministries | Rational Responders · McCain criticized for religious remarks · Cyber-threats outpace security measures, says McAfee CEO

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October 17, 2008 House GOP Attempting To Rewrite History Of Religion In America ...

11 - Flush with last year's success in passing H.Res. 847, "Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian Faith," Christian nationalists -- those who would have the United States be governed as a Christian theocracy -- are ...

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