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H.R. 2028 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

Pledge Protection Act of 2003

H.R. 2028 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Pledge Protection Act of 2003, has passed the house — introduced on May 8, 2003, sponsored by W. Todd Akin with 226 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
May 8, 2003
Co-sponsors
226
Policy area
Law

What it does

Pledge Protection Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal judicial code to deny jurisdiction to any court established by Act of Congress to hear or determine any claim that the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance violates the first amendment of the Constitution.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Official title

Pledge Protection Act of 2004

Sponsor

W. Todd Akin (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 214 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 8, 2003
  • Passed the HouseSep 23, 2004
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 27, 2004)

How Congress voted

  • On Passage
    House · Sep 23, 2004 · Passed
    247–173

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

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

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