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S.J.RES.15: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the intent of the Constitution to neither prohibit nor require public school prayer.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 6, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 19, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit or require voluntary prayer in public schools or at public school extracurricular activities.
(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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Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
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Feb. 6, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert C. Byrd (D-W.Va.) |