Politics & Government
Tennessee Constitution Won't Credit 'Almighty God' For Liberties
A proposed amendment to the state constitution acknowledging God as the source of liberty was blocked by a State House committee.
NASHVILLE, TN — The state of Tennessee won't be giving credit to God for liberties, at least not any time soon.
State Rep. Micah Van Huss, Republican of Gray, introduced a resolution to amend the Tennessee Constitution, adding "We recognize that our liberties do not come from governments, but from Almighty God" to the document.
The resolution failed in its first vote, however, with the House Civil Justice Subcommittee deadlocking at 3-3 Wednesday, essentially killing the bill. For updates on the General Assembly and other local news that affects you, find and subscribe to your local Middle Tennessee Patch.
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Amending the Tennessee Constitution is a lengthy process. Resolutions to do must first pass a majority of the House and Senate in one General Assembly, then two-thirds of both houses at a subsequent General Assembly following an election, and then receive a majority of votes in a referendum held in conjunction with a gubernatorial election.
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