Things that make you say what the F%^K?

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The House passed this bill today. The vote, surprisingly, was
372-9, with 10 members also voting "Present," meaning they took no
position on the legislation, and 40 not voting. One of the "Present"
votes was cast by Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.). More Democrats -195 -
voted for the bill than Republicans, 177.
The nine members who voted against the bill - God bless them! - are
Reps. Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.), Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Diana DeGette
(D-Colo.), Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.), Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), Jim
McDermott (D-Wash.), Bobby Scott (D-Va.), Pete Stark (D-Calif.) and
Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.).
Here's the text of H.Res. 847, just so you know how important
Christianity and Xmas are:
"Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.

Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and
many other cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by Christians
throughout the United States and the world;

Whereas there are approximately 225,000,000 Christians in the United
States, making Christianity the religion of over three-fourths of the
American population;
Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000,000 Christians throughout
the world, making Christianity the largest religion in the world and the
religion of about one-third of the world population;

Whereas Christians identify themselves as those who believe in the
salvation from sin offered to them through the sacrifice of their
savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and who, out of gratitude for
the gift of salvation, commit themselves to living their lives in
accordance with the teachings of the Holy Bible;

Whereas Christians and Christianity have contributed greatly to the
development of western civilization;

Whereas the United States, being founded as a constitutional
republic in the traditions of western civilization, finds much in its history that
points observers back to its roots in Christianity;

Whereas on December 25 of each calendar year, American Christians
observe Christmas, the holiday celebrating the birth of their savior,
Jesus Christ;

Whereas for Christians, Christmas is celebrated as a recognition of
God's redemption, mercy, and Grace; and

Whereas many Christians and non-Christians throughout the United
States and the rest of the world, celebrate Christmas as a time to serve
others: Now, therefore be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-

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(1) recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of
the world;

(2) expresses continued support for Christians in the United States
and worldwide;

(3) acknowledges the international religious and historical importance
of Christmas and the Christian faith;

(4) acknowledges and supports the role played by Christians and
Christianity in the founding of the United States and in the formation
of the western civilization;

(5) rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians,
both in the United States and worldwide; and

(6) expresses its deepest respect to American Christians and
Christians throughout the world."