HR 2357 · 107th Congress · Taxation

Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act

Introduced 2001-06-28· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 178 - 239 (Roll no. 429). (consideration: CR H6932; text: CR 10/1/2002 H6913)(2002-10-02)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 2002-10-02
Roll #429
Yea 178Nay 239
Democrats
10 Yea·192 Nay
Republicans
168 Yea·46 Nay
PassedHouse · 2002-10-02
Roll #429
Yea 178Nay 239
Democrats
10 Yea·192 Nay
Republicans
168 Yea·46 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Houses of Worship Political Speech Protection Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a church to participate or intervene in a political campaign and maintain its tax-exempt status as long as such participation is not a substantial part of its activities.…

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Cosponsors (20)

1 Democrat18 Republicans1 Independent