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H.Con.Res. 260: Concurrent resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's promulgation of Noestra Aetate, the declaration on the relation of the Roman Catholic Church to non-Christian religions, and the historic role of Nostra Aetate in fostering mutual interreligious respect and dialogue.

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H.Con.Res. 260: Concurrent resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's promulgation of Noestra Aetate, the declaration on the relation of the Roman Catholic Church to non-Christian religions, and the historic role of Nostra Aetate in fostering mutual interreligious respect and dialogue.

109th Congress · introduced 2005-10-06 · International Affairs · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12710-12711)

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2005-10-06 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 570 (2005): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, HCONRES260 (2005-11-07), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12710-12711) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

Concurrent resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's promulgation of Noestra Aetate, the declaration on the relation of the Roman Catholic Church to non-Christian religions, and the historic role of Nostra Aetate in fostering mutual interreligious respect and dialogue.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 7, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's promulgation of Nostra Aetate, the declaration on the relation of the Roman Catholic Church to non-Christian religions. Expresses appreciation for the role of the Holy See in combating religious intolerance and religious discrimination. Encourages the United States to continue to serve in a leading role in combating anti-Semitism and other forms of religious intolerance and religious discrimination worldwide. Acknowledges the role of Nostra Aetate in fostering interreligious dialogue and mutual respect, including, in particular, new relationships of collaboration and dialogue between Jews and Catholics.

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Official text

Concurrent resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's promulgation of Noestra Aetate, the declaration on the relation of the Roman Catholic Church to non-Christian religions, and the historic role of Nostra Aetate in fostering mutual interreligious respect and dialogue.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Sponsor: Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] · 65 cosponsors

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Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT), James P. McGovern (D-MA), Adam Smith (D-WA) and 5 more.

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Resolution
A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote
A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong109-hconres260 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong109 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong109