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Bill109th CongressFiled May 17, 2005Law
H.R. 2389

Pledge Protection Act of 2005

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 19, 2006)

Pledge Protection Act of 2005 (sic) - Amends the federal judicial code to deny jurisdiction to any federal court, and appellate jurisdiction to the Supreme Court, to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation of the Pledge of Allegiance or its validity under the Constitution. Makes this limitation inapplicable to: (1) any court established by Congress under its power to make needful rules and regulations respecting the territory of the United States; or (2) the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

What just happenedAug 4, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2](R-MO)Sponsor
197 cosponsors10 D187 R
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  1. Aug 4, 2006IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jul 20, 2006IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Jul 19, 2006FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jul 19, 2006FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 260 - 167 (Roll no. 385).

  5. Jul 19, 2006Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 260 - 167 (Roll no. 385).

  6. Jul 19, 2006FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  7. Jul 19, 2006FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5433)

  8. Jul 19, 2006FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2389.

  9. Jul 19, 2006FloorH8D000

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

  10. Jul 19, 2006FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  11. Jul 19, 2006FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5432-5433)

  12. Jul 19, 2006FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2389 as unfinished business.

  13. Jul 19, 2006FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 920, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Akin amendment.

  14. Jul 19, 2006FloorH8D000

    PROCEEDINGS VITIATED - Ms. Jackson-Lee asked unanimous consent that her request for a recorded vote on her amendment be vitiated, and allow the voice vote to stand. Agreed to without objection.

  15. Jul 19, 2006FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson-Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson-Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  16. Jul 19, 2006FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 920, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson-Lee amendment.

  17. Jul 19, 2006FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Watt amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Watt demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

  18. Jul 19, 2006FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 920, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Watt amendment.

  19. Jul 19, 2006FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2389.

  20. Jul 19, 2006FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 920 and Rule XVIII.

  21. Jul 19, 2006FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  22. Jul 19, 2006FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2389 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

  23. Jul 19, 2006FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 920. (consideration: CR H5397-5419; text of measure as introduced: CR H5414)

  24. Jul 19, 2006FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 920 passed House.

  25. Jul 18, 2006FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 920 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2389 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

  26. Jun 28, 2006CommitteeH19200

    Committee Failed to Report Measure by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 15.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. Jun 28, 2006CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. Jun 7, 2006CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. Jun 6, 2006CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  30. Jun 6, 2005CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  31. May 17, 2005IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  32. May 17, 2005IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  33. May 17, 2005IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 19, 200636

Pledge Protection Act of 2005 (sic) - Amends the federal judicial code to deny jurisdiction to any federal court, and appellate jurisdiction to the Supreme Court, to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation of the Pledge of Allegiance or its validity under the Constitution. Makes this limitation inapplicable to: (1) any court established by Congress under its power to make needful rules and regulations respecting the territory of the United States; or (2) the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

Introduced in HouseMay 17, 200500

Pledge Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal judicial code to deny jurisdiction to any Federal court, and appellate jurisdiction to the Supreme Court, to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation of the Pledge of Allegiance or its validity under the Constitution. Makes this limitation inapplicable to: (1) any court established by Congress under its power to make needful rules and regulations respecting the territory of the United States; or (2) the Superior Court of the District of Columbia or the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.