1900's Religion | "Attempts at Religious Legislation from 1888–1945"

Congressional record

By: United States Congress

Date: 1949

Source: "Attempts at Religious Legislation from 1888–1945." American State Papers on Freedom in Religion, 4th ed. Washington, D.C.: The Religious Liberty Association, 1949. Available online at http://members.tripod.com/~candst/1888-49.htm (accessed April 15, 2003).

About the Author: The U.S. Congress, the legislative branch of the American government, is divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate. Legislation may be introduced in either body. Legislation passed by one body is then sent to the other. If both pass the legislation, it is submitted to the president for action.

Introduction

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