Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should issue a proclamation: (1) designating a day for humility, prayer, and fasting for all people of the United States; and (2) calling on all people of the United States to observe the day as a time of prayer and fasting, seek guidance from God to achieve a greater understanding of our own failings and to learn how we can do better in our everyday activities, and gain resolve in meeting the challenges that confront our Nation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Mr. Shays moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2334-2336)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 153.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2438-2439)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 346 - 49, 23 Present (Roll no. 90).(text: CR 3/26/2003 H2334)
Roll Call #90 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 346 - 49, 23 Present (Roll no. 90). (text: CR 3/26/2003 H2334)
Roll Call #90 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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