Bill101th CongressFiled Jul 18, 1989Government Operations and Politics
S.J.Res. 179
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the desecration of the flag.
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What it does
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What just happenedAug 1, 1989
Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV](D-WV)Sponsor