Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to propose a constitutional amendment providing that, not inconsistent with the first article of amendment to the Constitution, the Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

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Amendment Number
337
Description
Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to propose a constitutional amendment providing that, not inconsistent with the first article of amendment to the Constitution, the Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Purpose
An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in House Report 109-140 to require that any statute enacted by the Congress pursuant to the proposed Constitutional Amendment must be consistent with the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Congress
109
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 22, 2005
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Watt amendment (A001) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 129 - 279 (Roll no. 293).
Latest Action Time
13:27:20
Submitted Date
Jun 22, 2005
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Dec 5, 2020
Amendment 337 — Informed