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Bill108th CongressFiled Jan 7, 2003Commemorations
H.J.Res. 4

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jun 3, 2003)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on January 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

What just happenedJun 4, 2003

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50](R-CA)Sponsor
213 cosponsors54 D159 R
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  1. Jun 4, 2003IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jun 3, 2003FloorH38310

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

  3. Jun 3, 2003FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 300 - 125 (Roll no. 234). (text: CR H4817)

  4. Jun 3, 2003Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 300 - 125 (Roll no. 234).(text: CR H4817)

  5. Jun 3, 2003FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 255 the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Watt of North Carolina substitute amendment.

  6. Jun 3, 2003FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.J. Res. 4.

  7. Jun 3, 2003FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 4 with 2 hours 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. A specified amendment is in order.

  8. Jun 3, 2003FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 255. (consideration: CR H4817-4843)

  9. Jun 3, 2003FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 255 passed House.

  10. Jun 2, 2003FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 255 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 4 with 2 hours 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. A specified amendment is in order.

  11. Jun 2, 2003CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 51.

  12. Jun 2, 2003CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-131.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Jun 2, 2003Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-131.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. May 21, 2003CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. May 21, 2003CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. May 7, 2003CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  17. May 7, 2003CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  18. May 7, 2003CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  19. Mar 6, 2003CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  20. Jan 7, 2003IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Jan 7, 2003IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E13)

  22. Jan 7, 2003IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Jan 7, 2003IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJun 3, 200381
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on January 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

Reported to House without amendmentJun 2, 200379
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on January 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

Introduced in HouseJan 7, 200300
Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.