(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.
Encourages state and local governments and local educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study and appreciate the reverence and respect Abraham Lincoln had for the significance and importance of the Declaration of Independence in the development of American history, jurisprudence, and the spread of freedom around the world.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S743)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H844-847)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 281.
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 H849-850)
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): 357 - 0 (Roll no. 45).(text: CR H844)
Roll Call #45 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 0 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H844)
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.