Mandatory National Anthem Act of 2008
Proposed by National Legionary Front
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
17 Aug 2008
Voting closes
16 Oct 2008
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Daily mandatory anthem fosters unity and civic pride, ensuring all students engage in shared national identity, with opt-outs for documented reasons.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Anthem in Schools |
Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
|
Mandatory daily anthem (all students present; opt-out only for documented reasons)
|
1
National Anthem in SchoolsPrevious law
Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
Mandatory daily anthem (all students present; opt-out only for documented reasons)
Timeline
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Draft17 August 2008
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Vote Open17 August 2008
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Vote Closed16 October 2008
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Did Not Become Law16 October 2008
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
Failed
18Yes
45No
6Not voted
69 seats
For: 18 / 69 seats (26.1%)
Against: 45 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 6
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 28.6%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 14 | No | No reason given |
| Heartland Alliance | 18 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 16 | No | No reason given |
| National Legionary Front Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 15 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
Failed
174Yes
415No
61Not voted
650 seats
For: 174 / 650 seats (26.8%)
Against: 415 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 61
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 29.5%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 127 | No | No reason given |
| Heartland Alliance | 174 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 146 | No | No reason given |
| National Legionary Front Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 142 | No | No reason given |