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World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2013

Public Law 113-123 · S. 1044 · 113th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Jun 30, 2014 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH)

Cosponsors (2): Sen. Mary Landrieu,

Passage votesYeaNay

  • HouseRecorded vote: 370 yea, 12 nay370–12
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to install at the World War II memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the United States on June 6, 1944, the morning of D-Day.

Bars the use of federal funds for the preparation or installation of the plaque or inscription, but permits the acceptance and expenditure of private contributions for such purpose.

Makes the Commemorative Works Act applicable to the design and placement of the plaque within the area of the World War II Memorial.

Who voted for it

Every House member of the 113th Congress on the ideology compass. Highlighted: the 370 who voted yea on final passage. Faded: everyone else, including those who voted nay, did not vote, or had not yet taken office.

370 yea12 nay49 present or did not vote

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Democrats who voted yea(165)

Republicans who voted yea(205)

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Committees

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • H.R. 2175Identical billRelated bill

    World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2014

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 20 actions.

  1. Jun 30, 2014Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 113-123.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Jun 25, 2014FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Jun 23, 2014FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 12 (Roll no. 339).House roll call 339
  5. FloorFloor · Considered as unfinished business.
  6. FloorFloor · At 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. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1044.
  8. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  9. FloorFloor · Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. Jun 9, 2014FloorFloor · Held at the desk.
  11. FloorFloor · Received in the House.
  12. Jun 5, 2014FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  13. FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  14. Mar 31, 2014CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 339.
  15. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Landrieu without amendment. With written report No. 113-141.
  16. Nov 21, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  17. Jul 31, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-93.
  18. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by National Parks Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. May 23, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  20. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.