Supporting responsible fatherhood, promoting marriage, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.
Latest action · Jun 13, 2006 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 14, 2005
- Agreed to in HouseJun 13, 2006
Summary
Commends the millions of fathers who serve as wonderful, caring parents for their children.
Calls on fathers across the nation to use Father’s Day to reconnect and rededicate themselves to their children’s lives, to spend Father’s Day with their children, and to express their love and support for their children.
Urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of the moral, academic, and spiritual development of children.
Encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.
Recorded votes 1
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| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 260 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed407–0 | Jun 13, 2006 |
Cosponsors 52
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 14, 2005 to Jun 12, 2006, with 36 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-WY | Barbara Cubin | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| D-TX | Chet Edwards | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| R-FL | Dave Weldon | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| R-OK | Ernest J. Istook Jr. | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| R-VA | Frank R. Wolf | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| R-SC | J. Gresham Barrett | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| R-FL | Jeff Miller | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| R-KS | Jim Ryun | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| R-SC | Joe Wilson | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| R-IN | John N. Hostettler | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| R-PA | Joseph R. Pitts | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| R-TX | Kenny Marchant | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| R-TX | Kevin Brady | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| R-GA | Lynn A. Westmoreland | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
| R-CO | Marilyn N. Musgrave | Original | Jun 14, 2005 |
Actions 10
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- Jun 13, 2006At 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.
- Jun 13, 2006Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3817)
- Jun 13, 2006Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3813-3815)
- Jun 13, 2006DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 318.
- Jun 13, 2006Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 13, 2006Engrossed in House
- Jun 14, 2005Introduced in House
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