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H.RES.97: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgment
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 15, 2005
- Latest Major Action Sept. 29, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
84 (2 Democrats, 83 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial interpretations of the U.S. Constitution should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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 Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 3.
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| Feb. 15, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Tom C. Feeney (R-Fla.) |