On Idaho Day, various political figures and organizations celebrated Idaho's history and culture, marking the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln establishing the Idaho territory on March 4, 1863, 161 years ago. In addition to the celebrations, significant legislative action took place with the Idaho Senate passing the Defend the Guard Act, S.B. 1252. This bill, which garnered a final vote of 27-8, aims to prohibit the deployment of the Idaho National Guard into active combat without a formal declaration of war by Congress. The bill's passage in the Senate is seen as a victory for veterans and patriots in Idaho and is now set to move to the Idaho House for further consideration.
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Happy Idaho Day! Today we commemorate President Abraham Lincoln's creation of the Idaho territory. Join me in celebrating this wondrous occasion by sharing your favorite photos, memories and stories of our great state. #IdahoDay2024 https://t.co/u4qZUGOMNu
Happy Idaho Day! I couldn't be more thankful to Abraham Lincoln for creating the Idaho Territory 161 years ago today. I am immensely proud to call the Gem State my home and honored to serve the people in the first congressional district. https://t.co/S71OS5TlyR
Today saw the most serious, respectful, and insightful debate the #DefendTheGuard Act has ever received in a legislative setting. Long time supporter Brian Almon has a ๐งต right from the gallery of the Idaho Senate. Thank you for coming out and reporting! https://t.co/OopiXFf355
๐จ๐จ BREAKING NEWS ๐จ๐จ #DefendTheGuard has just passed the Idaho Senate. S.B. 1252 would prohibit the deployment of the Idaho National Guard into active combat without a declaration of war by Congress. Final vote was 27-8 and will now move to the Idaho House ofโฆ https://t.co/57piIaD5kT
Our founder @DanMcKnight30 watching the closing remarks on S.B. 1252, the #DefendTheGuard Act, in the Idaho Senate. This bill would keep the National Guard out of undeclared wars ๐บ๐ธ https://t.co/Bzv4F3B6bo
Sen. Ben Adams opens debate on S1252, the Defend the Guard Act. #idpol #idleg https://t.co/A807d5HbPJ
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161 years ago, Abraham Lincoln established the Idaho territory. Today, on Idaho Day, we celebrate Idaho's rich history, culture, and unique beauty. ย Happy Idaho Day! https://t.co/pF3YDFbgnX