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- S.J.RES.40
S.J.RES.40: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 4, 1998
- Latest Major Action Sept. 1, 1998
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
60 (10 Democrats, 51 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress 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. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-608.
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Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
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Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.
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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. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425.
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By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 105-298. Minority views filed.
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| Feb. 4, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) |