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A tale of two Congressional Resolutions

In 2007, the 110 session of the U.S. Congress introduced and passed two resolutions, on honoring Ramadan and the other Christians as important religious millstones for their respective religions and their adherents. Both Resolutions contained essentially the same language.

We provide here a tabulations o Congress voted for the two measures.

The Ramadan Resolution

H.RES.635
Title: Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and expressing respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this occasion, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] (introduced 9/5/2007) Cosponsors (30)
Latest Major Action: 10/2/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 0, 42 Present (Roll no. 928).

The Ramadan Resolution

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 928 (Democrats in roman; Republicans in italic; Independents underlined)
      H RES 635      2/3 YEA-AND-NAY      2-Oct-2007      5:06 PM
      QUESTION:  On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
      BILL TITLE: Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan

	Yeas	Nays	PRES	NV
Democratic	224		1	6
Republican	152		41	8
Independent
TOTALS	376		42	14

For a breakdown of the votes, please click here.

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The Christmas Resolution

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 1143 (Democrats in roman; Republicans in italic; Independents underlined)
      H RES 847      2/3 YEA-AND-NAY      11-Dec-2007      7:02 PM
      QUESTION:  On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
      BILL TITLE: Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.

	Yeas	Nays	PRES	NV
Democratic	195	9	9	19
Republican	177		1	21
Independent
TOTALS	372	9	10	40

For a breakdown of the votes, please click here