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H.J.Res. 10 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

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. 10 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 25, 2005, sponsored by Duke Cunningham with 196 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Jan 25, 2005
Co-sponsors
196
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: 40 Democrats, 156 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 25, 2005
  • Passed the HouseJun 22, 2005
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (Jun 22, 2005)

How Congress voted

  • On Passage
    House · Jun 22, 2005 · Passed
    286–130
  • Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair
    House · Jun 22, 2005 · Passed
    222–190
  • Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair
    House · Jun 22, 2005 · Passed
    222–194

Every roll call vote on this bill

Other Commemorations bills in the 109th Congress

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

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

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