HRES 597 · 106th Congress · Commemorations

Reaffirming the proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln on March 30, 1863, in which President Lincoln called for national humility, fasting, and prayer, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2000-09-27· Sponsored by Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.(2000-10-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Reaffirms the proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln on March 30, 1863, in which he called for national humility, fasting, and prayer. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all normal business of the Congress should be set aside on a Day of Repentance and Reconciliation for the United States, so that Members of Congress may join with all Americans in a solemn assembly to: (1) humble themselves with prayer and fasting; (2) repent individual and corporate sins; and (3) seek God's healing, reconciliation, and favor for the Nation and its future. Encourages people of faith throughout the Nation to join in solemn assembly for such a day.…

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