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S.2690: A bill to reaffirm the reference to one Nation under God in the Pledge of Allegiance.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 27, 2002
- Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (1 Democrat, 35 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Reaffirms: (1) the language of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, including the phrase "one Nation under God"; and (2) the national motto "In God we trust."Modifies the manner in which the Pledge is to be delivered by stating that, when not in uniform, men should remove any non-religious headdress (currently, any headdress).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Yea-Nay. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 166.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-659.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 211.
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Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2690.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 5, 4 Present (Roll no. 445).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
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Senate agreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 107-293.
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| June 27, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tim Hutchinson (R-Ark.) |