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• Latest Action: Nov 02, 2011 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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This bill's most-recent vote occurred on November 01, 2011, with a roll call of 396 ayes, 9 nays, and 26 not voting.
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• On February 18, 2011, by MayorofAngryTown - “Congress should not establish a religion and enforce the legal observation of it by law, nor compel men to worship God in any manner contary to their conscience, or that one sect might obtain a pre-eminence, or two combined together, and establish a religion to which they would compel others to conform (Annals of Congress, Sat Aug 15th, 1789 pages 730 - 731).” -James Madison

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  As noted by MayorofAngryTown, a user on OpenCongress.org, on February 18, 2011, "“Congress should not establish a religion and enforce the legal observation of it by law, nor compel men to worship God in any manner contary to their conscience, or that one sect might obtain a pre-eminence, or two combined together, and establish a religion to which they would compel others to conform (Annals of Congress, Sat Aug 15th, 1789 pages 730 - 731).” -James Madison "
• On March 03, 2011, by tigntink - In God We Trust didn't appear until Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner in 1814. It wasn't on any money at all until the 1860s and it wasn't adopted as the national motto until 1956. Perhaps he is thinking of E Pluribus Unum which means Out of Many, One. It was the original defacto motto of the United States until 1956. This representative badly needs to learn the history of the country.

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  As noted by tigntink, a user on OpenCongress.org, on March 03, 2011, "In God We Trust didn't appear until Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner in 1814. It wasn't on any money at all until the 1860s and it wasn't adopted as the national motto until 1956. Perhaps he is thinking of E Pluribus Unum which means Out of Many, One. It was the original defacto motto of the United States until 1956. This representative badly needs to learn the history of the country."
• On March 04, 2011, by spalmer8 - Thank you tigntink for your eloquent comment. Religion and politics don't mix and I am a Christian.

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  As noted by spalmer8, a user on OpenCongress.org, on March 04, 2011, "Thank you tigntink for your eloquent comment. Religion and politics don't mix and I am a Christian. "

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• H.Con.Res.134 | The Penn Ave Post - July 26, 2012 by http://www.pennavepost.com/ - H.Con.Res.134. Posted at 10:16 on July 26, 2012 by. Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado. (07/26/2012 legislative day) . ... 13 minutes ago from HootSuite ...

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  As noted by http://www.pennavepost.com/ on July 26, 2012, "H.Con.Res.134. Posted at 10:16 on July 26, 2012 by. Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado. (07/26/2012 legislative day) . ... 13 minutes ago from HootSuite ..." (/url?q=http://www.pennavepost.com/house-of-reps/h-con-res-134&sa=U&ei=a-ISUJroMorq9ASYtIH4Dw&ved=0CDUQmAEwBQ&usg=AFQjCNGUQa11Opec8AuzmZeoWgoh1qL3Cg)
• Greece starts crucial talks with debt inspectors - Worldnews.com - July 26, 2012 by http://wn.com/ - Reorder; Duration: 2:54; Published: 13 May 2011; Updated: 08 Mar 2012. Author: EUXTV. The debt crisis in the euro zone is being reignited now that it is clear that .... Res.41 (Sen. Sessions, R-AL-his interpretation of the Obama budget); o H. Con.Res.112

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  As noted by http://wn.com/ on July 26, 2012, "Reorder; Duration: 2:54; Published: 13 May 2011; Updated: 08 Mar 2012. Author: EUXTV. The debt crisis in the euro zone is being reignited now that it is clear that .... Res.41 (Sen. Sessions, R-AL-his interpretation of the Obama budget); o H. Con.Res.112 " (/url?q=http://article.wn.com/view/2012/07/26/Greece_starts_crucial_talks_with_debt_inspectors/&sa=U&ei=RIoRUJWpNoXm8gSz7ICQDg&ved=0CEkQmAEwCQ&usg=AFQjCNEQVs5dR5hKFf1p5M4MsISG8LVWPA)
• H.Con.Res.134 | The Penn Ave Post - July 26, 2012 by http://www.pennavepost.com/ - H.Con.Res.134. Posted at 10:16 on July 26, 2012 by. Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado. (07/26/2012 legislative day) . ... 13 minutes ago from HootSuite ...

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Highly Rated News Articles

• How Liberal/ Conservative is Jay Inslee or Just the Facts. - March 15, 2012 by DAILY KOS - While covering the early stages of the race for Washington State governor I've read comments asserting that Jay Inslee is a DINO, even a Scott Walker in disguise. There aren't a lot but they are consistent. And yes they may be trolls but they ...

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  As noted by DAILY KOS on March 15, 2012, "While covering the early stages of the race for Washington State governor I've read comments asserting that Jay Inslee is a DINO, even a Scott Walker in disguise. There aren't a lot but they are consistent. And yes they may be trolls but they ..." (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/03/15/1074565/-How-Liberal-Conservative-is-Jay-Inslee-or-Just-the-Facts-)
• Spotlight on 2012 Presidential Candidates - Part 3: Ron Paul - February 01, 2012 by Prescott Valley Tribune - Nov. 3, 2011 - H Amdt 849, Requires Public Disclosure of Bonuses and Golden Parachute Arrangements - voted nay Nov. 1, 2011 - H Con Res 13, Encourages Display of "In God We Trust" in Public Buildings and Schools - did not vote Ron Paul sure seems to be ...

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  As noted by Prescott Valley Tribune on February 01, 2012, "Nov. 3, 2011 - H Amdt 849, Requires Public Disclosure of Bonuses and Golden Parachute Arrangements - voted nay Nov. 1, 2011 - H Con Res 13, Encourages Display of "In God We Trust" in Public Buildings and Schools - did not vote Ron Paul sure seems to be ..." (http://prescottvalleytribune.com/main.asp?FromHome=1&TypeID=1&ArticleID=55511&SectionID=109&SubSectionID=415)
• Area Votes in Congress | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-11-06 - November 06, 2011 by Philadelphia Inquirer - Voting 396-9, the House on Tuesday passed a nonbinding resolution (H Con Res 13) restating that "In God We Trust" is by law the official US motto. Republican sponsors called the measure a timely reminder that America is a nation under God; ...

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  As noted by Philadelphia Inquirer on November 06, 2011, " Voting 396-9, the House on Tuesday passed a nonbinding resolution (H Con Res 13) restating that "In God We Trust" is by law the official US motto. Republican sponsors called the measure a timely reminder that America is a nation under God; ... " (http://www.philly.com/philly/news/133308668.html)