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.

H.J.Res. 4 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by Duke Cunningham with 213 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Passed the House
Introduced: Jan 7, 2003
Co-sponsors: 213
Policy area: Commemorations

What it does

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

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Duke Cunningham (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 54 Democrats, 159 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 7, 2003
Passed the HouseJun 3, 2003
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 4, 2003)

How Congress voted

On Passage
House · Jun 3, 2003 · Passed300–125

Every roll call vote on this bill

On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jun 3, 2003
Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Authorizing the Congress to Prohibit the…House · Jun 3, 2003

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Committees

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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