School Anthem Elimination Act of 2005
Proposed by Progress and Reform
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
20 Dec 2008
Voting closes
20 Dec 2008
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Mandatory anthems create division and exclude students. Removing them promotes inclusivity while keeping civics education strong.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Anthem in Schools |
Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
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No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
|
1
National Anthem in SchoolsPrevious law
Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
Timeline
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Draft20 August 2005
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Vote Open20 December 2008
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Vote Closed20 December 2008
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Did Not Become Law20 December 2008
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
Failed
0Yes
0No
100Not voted
100 seats
For: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 100
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
House of Representatives
Failed
0Yes
0No
435Not voted
435 seats
For: 0 / 435 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 435
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
Presidency
Passed
0Yes
0No
1Not voted
1 seat
For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)