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- S.RES.71
S.RES.71: A resolution expressing the support for the Pledge of Allegiance.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 4, 2003
- Latest Major Action March 4, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
47 (1 Democrat, 47 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that the Senate strongly disapproves of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Newdow v. U.S. Congress and the decision of the full court not to reconsider the case en banc.Authorizes and instructs the Senate Legal Counsel either to seek to intervene in the case to defend the constitutionality of the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, or to file an amicus curiae brief in support of such constitutionality.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate and ordered held at desk.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 0. Record Vote Number: 39.
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| March 4, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) |