S.J.Res. 21 (114^th): A joint resolution 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.

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Overview

Introduced:: Jul 30, 2015
114^th Congress, 2015–2017
Status:: Died in a previous Congress

This resolution was introduced on July 30, 2015, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.
Sponsor:: David Vitter

Senator from Louisiana

Republican
Text:: Read Text »
Last Updated: Jul 30, 2015
Length: 2 pages

History

Jul 30, 2015

Introduced

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S.J.Res. 21 (114th) was a joint resolution in the United States Congress.

A joint resolution is often used in the same manner as a bill. If passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and signed by the President, it becomes a law. Joint resolutions are also used to propose amendments to the Constitution.

This joint resolution was introduced in the 114^th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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S.J.Res. 21 (114th): A joint resolution 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.