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Bill105th CongressFiled Feb 6, 1997Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.J.Res. 15

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the intent of the Constitution to neither prohibit nor require public school prayer.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 6, 1997)

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit or require voluntary prayer in public schools or at public school extracurricular activities.

What just happenedMar 19, 1997

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV](D-WV)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Mar 19, 1997Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  2. Feb 6, 1997IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Feb 6, 1997IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1109-1111)

  4. Feb 6, 1997IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1109-1111)

  5. Feb 6, 1997IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate