School Anthem Elimination Act of 2008
Rationale
Removing mandatory anthems in schools fosters inclusivity and focuses civics education on meaningful learning, not ceremonial participation.
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)
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National Anthem in SchoolsProposer
Party
Socialist Alliance
A movement where labor builds the foundation of a just society
Core pillars
Timothy Moore
Activist · Age 48
A former military strategist turned pragmatic activist, Timothy Moore applies his analytical mind to crafting effective policies that balance idealism with real-world feasibility.
Timeline
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Draft30 November 2008
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Vote Open30 November 2008
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Vote Closed29 January 2009
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Did Not Become Law29 January 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 33 / 100 seats (33.0%)
Against: 63 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 4
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Communists | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform | 13 | No | No reason given |
| Social Federal | 50 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance Proposer | 33 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Centre | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
FailedFor: 142 / 435 seats (32.6%)
Against: 273 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 20
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Communists | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform | 56 | No | No reason given |
| Social Federal | 217 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance Proposer | 142 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Centre | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Federal | 1 | No | No reason given |