105th Congress > House > Vote 840

Date: June 09, 1998

Result: 415-0 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 212

Vote Subject Matter: Social Welfare / Domestic Social Policy

Sponsor: PITTS, Joseph R. (R-PA)

Bill number: HRES417

Question: Suspend the rules and agree, as amended

Description: Importance of Fathers in Raising their Children

Bill summary: States that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes that the creation of a better America depends in large part on the active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children; (2) urges each father to accept his full share of responsibility for the lives of his children, and to be actively involved in rearing them, and to encourage their academic, moral, and spiritual development; (3) encourages each father to devote time, energy, and resources to his children, recognizing that they need not only material support, but more importantly a secure, affectionate, family environment; and (4) expresses its support for a national summit on fatherhood.

Bill titles: Regarding the importance of fathers in the raising and development of their children.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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