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

Action history

1. 2008-02-13Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 0 (Roll no. 45).
2. 2008-02-13Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3. 2008-02-13On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 0 (Roll no. 45).
4. 2008-02-13Considered as unfinished business.
5. 2008-02-13Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6. 2008-02-12At 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.
7. 2008-02-12DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 281.
8. 2008-02-12Considered under suspension of the rules.
9. 2008-02-12Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
10. 2008-01-23Introduced in House
11. 2008-01-23Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.