S.CON.RES.13: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the display of the Ten Commandments by Judge Roy S. Moore, a judge on the circuit court of the State of Alabama.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced March 19, 1997
  • Latest Major Action March 19, 1997

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Ten Commandments are a declaration of fundamental principles that are the cornerstones of a fair and just society; and (2) the public display of the Ten Commandments, including in government offices and courthouses, should be permitted.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
March 19, 1997

Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.)

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