H.R. 2978 · 101st Congress · 1989–1990
To amend section 700 of title 18, United States Code, to protect the physical integrity of the flag.
H.R. 2978 in the 101st Congress (1989–1990) became law — introduced on Jul 24, 1989, sponsored by Jack Brooks. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.
During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 24, 1989
- Policy area
- Civil rights
- Public law
- Public Law 101-131
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 24, 1989
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawOct 28, 1989
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To suspend the rules and pass HR 2978, flag protection, to protect the physical integrity of the United…House · Sep 12, 1989
- To prevent the defiling of the American flag.Senate · Oct 5, 1989
- To prevent the defiling of the American flag.Senate · Oct 5, 1989
- To require that desecration of the flag be public in order to be a criminal act.Senate · Oct 5, 1989
- A bill to amend section 700 of title 18, United States Code, to protect the physical integrity of the flag.Senate · Oct 5, 1989
- To approve H RES 262, the rule to allow agreement to the Senate amendments to HR 2978, flag protection.House · Oct 12, 1989
- To amend HR 2978, flag protection, to protect the physical integrity of the flag.House · Oct 12, 1989
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