Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to replace the original text with language stating 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
235
Description
Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to replace the original text with language stating 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 to propose the following article as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States: "Not inconsistent with the first article of amendment to this Constitution, the Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States".
Congress
106
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 24, 1999
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Watt (NC) amendment (A001) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 115 - 310 (Roll no. 251).
Latest Action Time
12:02:59
Submitted Date
Jun 24, 1999
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 235 — Informed