WASHINGTON, DC — Leaders of both major political parties invoked divine endorsement during separate press conferences Tuesday, each claiming that God “clearly stands with” their legislative agenda. God, through what sources described as “a conspicuous and total silence,” has declined to comment.

The dueling claims emerged following a contentious floor vote on a spending bill, after which Senate Majority Leader Patricia Goines told reporters, “We are on the right side of this, and I believe God is on the right side of this.” Minority Leader Dale Ruckert responded within the hour, saying, “If anyone is doing God’s work in this chamber, it’s us, and I think the American people know that.”

Neither leader provided evidence of divine consultation.

A brief statement attributed to “the Office of the Almighty” and distributed by what appeared to be a burning fax machine in the Capitol basement read simply: “No comment at this time.” Both parties immediately interpreted the statement as favorable to their position.

“I think ‘no comment’ is clearly a sign that He agrees with us but doesn’t want to appear partisan. That’s very on-brand for God.”

A senior aide to Goines offered the above analysis, while a Ruckert spokesperson countered that “silence is consent” and that “God’s refusal to deny His support speaks volumes.”

Dr. Martin Hale, 63, a political theology professor at Georgetown University, told reporters that the practice of claiming divine backing is “as old as politics itself” and that “historically, God’s actual endorsement record is very difficult to verify.”

At press time, a bipartisan resolution to formally request God’s position had been introduced and immediately tabled after both sides could not agree on the wording of the prayer.