Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions, Nostra Aetate, and the continuing need for mutual interreligious respect and dialogue.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 7, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's promulgation of Nostra Aetate, the declaration on the relation of the Roman Catholic Church to non-Christian religions.
Expresses appreciation for the role of the Holy See in combating religious intolerance and religious discrimination.
Encourages the United States to continue to serve in a leading role in combating anti-Semitism and other forms of religious intolerance and religious discrimination worldwide.
Acknowledges the role of Nostra Aetate in fostering interreligious dialogue and mutual respect, including, in particular, new relationships of collaboration and dialogue between Jews and Catholics.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2043-2044)
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mr. Poe moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9701-9703)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 260.
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 H9811-9812)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 349 - 0 (Roll no. 570).(text: CR H9701-9702)
Roll Call #570 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 349 - 0 (Roll no. 570). (text: CR H9701-9702)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12710-12711)
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12710-12711)