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Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.
previous 110th session of congress Other Bill Titles (1 more) 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... more
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Bill Status
| Introduced |  | Voted on by House |
| December 06, 2007 | December 11, 2007 |
Latest Vote
| 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. ...
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 ...
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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December 29, 2008 Whatâs the Official Favored Religion of the U.S.? Why, itâs ...
I just read that you are supporting H. Res. 847. I think this is a horrible idea, and completely divests yourself of any impartiality. It is the impartiality of your position that demands that you treat all of your constituents equally, ...
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December 20, 2008 Dave Ex Machina - A Thousand Points of Articulation » This Del ...
Tagged as: [politics money business crime]; GovTrack: H. Res. 847: Text of Legislation, Engrossed in House Itâs nice that with everything going on right now, the House of Representatives found time to vote on a YAY FOR ...
December 18, 2008 House Resolution 847: The âWe Think Weâre Coolâ Bill « The Meat of ...
H. Res. 847 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 11, 2007. Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and many other cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the United ...
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