Thirty-seven representatives voted Monday against a contentious bill that would have required the Ten Commandments in all ...

A bill that would require the Ten Commandments be displayed in all South Dakota classrooms failed in the House on Monday. In a 37-31 vote, representatives failed an amended version of Senate Bill 51.

State representatives engaged in a lengthy, impassioned debate. Opponents said the bill represented an unconstitutional government endorsement of religion, and warned of legal challenges.