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H.J.Res. 54 (105th): Flag Desecration resolution
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- Introduced:
- Feb 13, 1997 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Gerald Solomon [R-NY22]
- Status:
- Died (Passed House)
The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.J.Res. stands for House joint resolution.
- Status
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This resolution was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on June 12, 1997 but was never passed by the Senate.
- Progress
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Introduced Feb 13, 1997 Referred to Committee Feb 13, 1997 Reported by Committee Apr 30, 1997 Referred to Committee May 08, 1997 Reported by Committee May 14, 1997 Passed House Jun 12, 1997 - Votes
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House Vote on Passage
Jun 12, 1997 2:17 p.m.
Passed 310/114
- Cosponsors
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- Committees
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The committee chair determines whether a resolution will move past the committee stage.
- Full Title
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
- Summary
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No summaries available.
- Text
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Last updated Jun 24, 1998.
4 pages
- Primary Source
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View on THOMAS (The Library of Congress)
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Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
2/13/1997--Introduced.
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
House Republican Conference Summary
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