HRES 153 · 108th Congress · Commemorations

Recognizing the public need for fasting and prayer in order to secure the blessings and protection of Providence for the people of the United States and our Armed Forces during the conflict in Iraq and under the threat of terrorism at home.

Introduced 2003-03-20· Sponsored by Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2003-03-27)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2003-03-27
Roll #90
Yea 346Nay 49
Democrats
125 Yea·48 Nay
Republicans
221 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 2003-03-27
Roll #90
Yea 346Nay 49
Democrats
125 Yea·48 Nay
Republicans
221 Yea·0 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should issue a proclamation: (1) designating a day for humility, prayer, and fasting for all people of the United States; and (2) calling on all people of the United States to observe the day as a time of prayer and fasting, seek guidance from God to achieve a greater understanding of our own failings and to learn how we can do better in our everyday activities, and gain resolve in meeting the challenges that confront our Nation.…

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Cosponsors (20)

1 Democrat19 Republicans