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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 doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 18, 1989)

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States have the power to prohibit and punish the desecrating, mutilating, defacing, defiling, or burning of any flag of the United States.

What just happenedAug 1, 1989

Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV](D-WV)Sponsor
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  1. Aug 1, 1989Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jul 18, 1989IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jul 18, 1989IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate