H.J.Res. 350 (101st): Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Introduced:
Jun 29, 1989 (101st Congress, 1989–1990)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Michel [R-IL18]
Status:
Died (Failed Under Suspension)

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Status

This resolution was introduced in a previous session of Congress but was killed due to a failed vote for cloture, under a fast-track vote called "suspension", or while resolving differences on June 21, 1990.

Progress
Introduced Jun 29, 1989
Reported by Committee Jun 19, 1990
Failed Under Suspension Jun 21, 1990
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Jun 21, 1990 6:52 p.m.
Failed 254/177

Cosponsors
186 cosponsors (119R, 67D) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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6/29/1989--Introduced.
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

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