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Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs.
2/12/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (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.
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- 02/13/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 02/12/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H844-847, H849-850)
- 02/12/2008 - Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- 02/12/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 02/12/2008 - 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.
show all actions- 02/13/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 02/12/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H844-847, H849-850)
- 02/12/2008 - Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- 02/12/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 02/12/2008 - 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.
- 02/12/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 02/12/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 02/12/2008 - 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).
- 02/12/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 281.
- 02/12/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H844-847)
- 02/12/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H849-850)
- 02/12/2008 - 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)
- 01/23/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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