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- S.J.RES.31
S.J.RES.31: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to grant Congress and the States the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 21, 1995
- Latest Major Action Dec. 12, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
55 (12 Democrats, 43 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Hearings held.
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Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment. With written report No. 104-148. Additional and minority and supplemental views filed.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Considered by Senate.
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Considered by Senate.
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Ruling of the Chair sustained by Yea-Nay Vote. 90-9. Record Vote No: 598.
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Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63-36. Record Vote No: 600.
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| March 21, 1995 |
Introduced in the Senate by Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) |