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H.R. 2978Became Law

Flag Protection Act of 1989

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 5, 1989)

Flag Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to eliminate knowingly casting contempt on the U.S. flag as an element of desecration of the flag. Makes it unlawful to maintain a U.S. flag on the floor or ground or to physically defile such flag. Revises the definition of a U.S. flag to include only a U.S. flag, or any part thereof, made of any substance, of any size, in a form that is commonly displayed.

Provides for expedited review by the Supreme Court of constitutional issues arising under this Act.

What just happenedOct 28, 1989

Became Public Law No: 101-131.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9](D-TX)Sponsor
52 cosponsors51 D1 R
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  1. Oct 28, 1989PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 101-131.

  2. Oct 28, 1989BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 101-131.

  3. Oct 28, 1989PresidentE30000

    Sent to Archivist of the United States unsigned.

  4. Oct 28, 1989BecameLaw36000

    Sent to Archivist of the United States unsigned.

  5. Oct 16, 1989FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 16, 1989President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 13, 1989Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Oct 12, 1989ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion to concur in Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 371 - 43 (Roll No. 286).

  9. Oct 12, 1989NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to concur in Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 371 - 43 (Roll No. 286).

  10. Oct 12, 1989ResolvingDifferencesH41400

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

  11. Oct 12, 1989FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 262, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendments.

  12. Oct 12, 1989FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of disposing of Senate amendments to H.R. 2978. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. It shall be in order to consider in the House a motion to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 2978, with the Senate amendments thereto, and to concur in the Senate amendments. Debate shall continue not to exceed one hour and the time will be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary.

  13. Oct 12, 1989FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 262.

  14. Oct 12, 1989FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 262 passed House.

  15. Oct 11, 1989FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 262 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of disposing of Senate amendments to H.R. 2978. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. It shall be in order to consider in the House a motion to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 2978, with the Senate amendments thereto, and to concur in the Senate amendments. Debate shall continue not to exceed one hour and the time will be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary.

  16. Oct 5, 1989ResolvingDifferencesH41210

    Objection heard to the unanimous consent request.

  17. Oct 5, 1989ResolvingDifferencesH40100

    Mr. Brooks asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.

  18. Oct 5, 1989Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 91-9. Record Vote No: 227.

  19. Oct 5, 1989Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  20. Oct 5, 1989Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 91-9. Record Vote No: 227.

  21. Oct 5, 1989Floor

    Motion to table SP 952 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53-47. Record Vote No: 226.

  22. Oct 5, 1989Floor

    Amendment SP 951 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76-24. Record Vote No: 225.

  23. Oct 5, 1989Floor

    Motion to table SP 951 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 31-69. Record Vote No: 224.

  24. Oct 5, 1989Floor

    Considered by Senate.

  25. Oct 4, 1989Floor

    Amendment SP 952 proposed by Senator Dole.

  26. Oct 4, 1989Floor

    Amendment SP 951 proposed by Senator Wilson.

  27. Oct 4, 1989Floor

    Amendment SP 950 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

  28. Oct 4, 1989Floor

    Amendment SP 950 proposed by Senator Dole.

  29. Oct 4, 1989Floor

    Amendment SP 949 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

  30. Oct 4, 1989Floor

    Amendment SP 949 proposed by Senator Biden.

  31. Oct 4, 1989Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  32. Sep 22, 1989Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 258.

  33. Sep 22, 1989Discharge

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged. Pursuant to the order of July 14, 1989.

    Judiciary Committee
  34. Sep 22, 1989Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged. Pursuant to the order of July 14, 1989.

    Judiciary Committee
  35. Sep 13, 1989IntroReferral

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

    Judiciary Committee
  36. Sep 12, 1989FloorH38310

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

  37. Sep 12, 1989FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 380 - 38 (Roll No. 226).

  38. Sep 12, 1989Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 380 - 38 (Roll No. 226).

  39. Sep 12, 1989FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  40. Sep 12, 1989FloorH37220

    Yeas and Nays were ordered. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.

  41. Sep 12, 1989FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  42. Sep 12, 1989CalendarsH30310

    The chair announced that a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not required.

  43. Sep 12, 1989FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  44. Sep 12, 1989FloorH30300

    Mr. Brooks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  45. Sep 7, 1989CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.

  46. Sep 7, 1989CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 101-231.

    Judiciary Committee
  47. Sep 7, 1989Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 101-231.

    Judiciary Committee
  48. Jul 27, 1989CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Judiciary Committee
  49. Jul 27, 1989CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  50. Jul 26, 1989CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  51. Jul 24, 1989IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  52. Jul 24, 1989IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  53. Jul 24, 1989IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedOct 5, 198935

Flag Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to eliminate knowingly casting contempt on the U.S. flag as an element of desecration of the flag. Makes it unlawful to maintain a U.S. flag on the floor or ground or to physically defile such flag. Revises the definition of a U.S. flag to include only a U.S. flag, or any part thereof, made of any substance, of any size, in a form that is commonly displayed.

Provides for expedited review by the Supreme Court of constitutional issues arising under this Act.

Passed House amendedSep 12, 198936

Flag Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to eliminate knowingly casting contempt on the U.S. flag as an element of desecration of the flag. Revises the definition of a U.S. flag to include only a U.S. flag, or any part thereof, made of any substance, of any size, in a form that is commonly displayed.

Provides for expedited review by the Supreme Court of constitutional issues arising under this Act.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 7, 198917

Flag Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to eliminate knowingly casting contempt on the U.S. flag as an element of desecration of the flag. Revises the definition of a U.S. flag to include only a U.S. flag, or any part thereof, made of any substance, of any size, in a form that is commonly displayed.

Provides for expedited review by the Supreme Court of constitutional issues arising under this Act.

Introduced in HouseJul 24, 198900

Flag Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to eliminate knowingly casting contempt on the U.S. flag as an element of desecration of the flag.

Provides for the expedited review by the Supreme Court of constitutional issues arising under this Act.