HCONRES 281 · 110th Congress · Commemorations

Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs.

Introduced 2008-01-23· Sponsored by Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2008-02-13)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2008-02-12
Roll #45
Yea 357Nay 0
Democrats
194 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
163 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 2008-02-12
Roll #45
Yea 357Nay 0
Democrats
194 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
163 Yea·0 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans