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Bill101th CongressFiled Jul 18, 1989Government Operations and Politics
S.J.Res. 180

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 18, 1989)

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

What just happenedOct 19, 1989

Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51-48. Record Vote No: 251.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS](R-KS)Sponsor
53 cosponsors17 D36 R
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  1. Oct 19, 1989Floor

    Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51-48. Record Vote No: 251.

  2. Oct 19, 1989Floor18000

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51-48. Record Vote No: 251.

  3. Oct 19, 1989Floor

    Considered by Senate.

  4. Oct 18, 1989Floor

    Considered by Senate.

  5. Oct 17, 1989Floor

    Considered by Senate.

  6. Oct 16, 1989Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  7. Oct 6, 1989Floor

    By Senator Biden from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 101-162. Additional and minority views filed.

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Oct 6, 1989Committee14900

    By Senator Biden from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 101-162. Additional and minority views filed.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Sep 21, 1989Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment unfavorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Sep 21, 1989Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257.

  11. Sep 21, 1989Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden unfavorably without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Sep 21, 1989Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden unfavorably without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Sep 14, 1989Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Hearings concluded. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-355.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Aug 1, 1989Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Jul 18, 1989IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Jul 18, 1989IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate