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- H.R.1308
H.R.1308: Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 11, 1993
- Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
170 (122 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 47 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 - Prohibits any agency, department, or official of the United States or any State (the government) from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except that the government may burden a person's exercise of religion only if it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person: (1) furthers a compelling governmental...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported.
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Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 103-88.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.
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Mr. Brooks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 578 amended.
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Passed Senate in lieu of S. 578 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-3. Record Vote No: 331.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Mr. Brooks asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
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On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 103-141.
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| March 11, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |