Rule of law

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration to the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for that act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration to the flag of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to establish criminal penalties for that act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for that act.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to the election of the President and Vice President of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct election of the President and Vice President and eliminates the electoral college. Declares that the times, places, and manner of holding presidential elections and entitlement to inclusion on the ballot shall be prescribed by State law, but that the Congress may by law make or alter such regulations. States that the days for such elections shall be determined by the Congress and shall be uniform throughout the United States. Requires the Congress to prescribe the times, places, and manner in which the results of such elections shall be ascertained and declared. Requires such elections, other than runoff elections, to be held not later than the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November and the results declared no later than 30 days after the date of the election. Authorizes the Congress to provide for the case of death, inability, or withdrawal of any candidate for President or Vice President before an election and for the case of the death of either the President-elect or Vice President-elect.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to conduct which casts contempt upon the flag of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) the Congress shall have the power to prohibit conduct which knowingly casts contempt upon the U.S. flag, notwithstanding any other provision of the Constitution; and (2) no provision of the Constitution shall be construed as limiting the power of the States to prohibit public conduct which knowingly casts contempt upon the U.S. flag.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to the flag of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress shall have the power to protect the integrity and dignity of the U.S. flag.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the desecration of the flag.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States have the power to prohibit the desecrating, mutilating, defacing, defiling, or burning of the U.S. flag.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for that act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the desecration of the American Flag.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that, notwithstanding any provision of the Constitution, the Congress is empowered to enact and enforce laws prohibiting the desecration of the U.S. flag.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for that act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for that act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to protection of the flag of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that no person shall publicly mutilate, deface, defile, burn, or trample upon the U.S. flag.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congess and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit and to establish criminal penalties for the acts of burning, defiling, or otherwise desecrating the U.S. flag.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for that act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to establish criminal penalties for that act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the acts of physical abuse, destruction, and desecration of the flag of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit, and to establish criminal penalties for, acts of physical abuse, destruction, and desecration of the U.S. flag.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for that act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to the flag of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress shall have the power to protect the integrity and dignity of the U.S. flag.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for that act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Grants the President the authority to reduce or disapprove any item of appropriation in any Act or joint resolution, except any item of appropriation for the legislative branch.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for that act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for that act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for that act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the act of desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for that act.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to burning the flag of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) the misuse or desecration of the symbol, emblem, seal, or flag of the United States or of the several States is not protected speech under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; and (2) the Congress and the legislatures of the several States shall have power to enforce the Article proposed by this Joint Resolution.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit Congress to grant power to bodies in the judicial branch to remove judges for cause.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Grants the Congress power to authorize the removal, for impeachable offenses, of Article III judges by bodies consisting of other judges of those courts. Allows the Supreme Court to review and reverse such decisions.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Constitution of the United States allows for a prohibition against acts of desecration against the flag of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1989

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the reasoning in the Supreme Court decision in Texas v. Johnson was incorrect; (2) the U.S. flag is unique and deserves to be treated with respect; and (3) it is a misinterpretation of the Constitution to suggest that the Congress or the States do not have the power to prohibit the desecration of the U.S. flag.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for four-year terms for Representatives and to limit the number of consecutive terms Senators and Representatives may serve.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Provides for a four-year term of office for Members of the House of Representatives. Limits Representatives to three consecutive four-year terms and Senators to two consecutive six-year terms.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the right of the people to allow voluntary prayer and the teaching of the Judeo-Christian ethic in public schools.

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the right of the people to allow voluntary prayer and the teaching of the Judeo-Christian ethic, including the Ten Commandments and the creation of the earth as accepted in Judeo-Christian tradition, in public schools shall not be denied or abridged by the United States. States that this Amendment does not: (1) force the people to enact any statute against their will; (2) constitute the establishment of a religion; or (3) permit any governmental or administrative authority to prescribe the form or content of any voluntary prayer.

Returning to the Senate the bill S. 774.

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1989

Returns to the Senate S. 774, reforming the Federal deposit insurance system, because in the opinion of the House of Representatives it contravenes the U.S. Constitution and infringes on the privileges of the House.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for the automatic removal of Federal judges upon their conviction of serious crimes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the removal from office of an Article III judge upon conviction of a criminal offense punishable by more than one year's imprisonment.

To express the sense of the Congress that a democratically elected government be in place in Panama before the Senate gives its advice and consent for the nominee for the position of Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission.

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1989

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should not appoint a new Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission unless and until he certifies to the Congress that the ruling Government of Panama is democratically elected according to procedures specified in the Constitution of Panama.

Über den Entschließungsantrag zu den Großen Anfragen betr.: Beteiligung von Daimler-Benz an Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB)-I- hier: I. Industriepolitische Bedeutung II. Konzernmacht und demokratische Verfassung III. Die Airbus-Subvention; Beteiligung von Daimler-Benz an Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB)-II- hier: I. Die rüstungswirtschaftliche Bedeutung der Beteiligung II. Das Beschaffungsvorhaben Jäger 90 III. Die Forschungs- und Entwicklungsförderung IV. Kontrollmöglichkeiten des Bundesrechnungshofes (Drs 11/4639) (G-SIG: 11002487)

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 June 1989

Über den Entschließungsantrag zu den Großen Anfragen betr.: Beteiligung von Daimler-Benz an Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB)-I- hier: I. Industriepolitische Bedeutung II. Konzernmacht und demokratische Verfassung III. Die Airbus-Subvention; Beteiligung von Daimler-Benz an Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB)-II- hier: I. Die rüstungswirtschaftliche Bedeutung der Beteiligung II. Das Beschaffungsvorhaben Jäger 90 III. Die Forschungs- und Entwicklungsförderung IV. Kontrollmöglichkeiten des Bundesrechnungshofes (Drs 11/4639) (G-SIG: 11002488)

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 June 1989

Über den Entschließungsantrag zu den Großen Anfragen betr.: Beteiligung von Daimler-Benz an Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB)-I- hier: I. Industriepolitische Bedeutung II. Konzernmacht und demokratische Verfassung III. Die Airbus-Subvention; Beteiligung von Daimler-Benz an Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB)-II- hier: I. Die rüstungswirtschaftliche Bedeutung der Beteiligung II. Das Beschaffungsvorhaben Jäger 90 III. Die Forschungs- und Entwicklungsförderung IV. Kontrollmöglichkeiten des Bundesrechnungshofes (Drs 11/4641) (G-SIG: 11002489)

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 June 1989

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary silent prayer or reflection.

United States · United States Congress · 31 May 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group silent prayer or reflection in public schools. Prohibits the United States or any State from requiring any person to participate in such prayer or encouraging any particular prayer.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution and the Secretary of Commerce should observe the bicentennial of the census of the United States with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1989

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution and the Secretary of Commerce should observe the U.S. census bicentennial with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.

United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress and the President, prior to each fiscal year, to agree on an estimate of total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year by enactment of a joint single subject resolution. Prohibits outlays for that year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding this amount unless the Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each House to increase the public debt. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Requires the approval of a majority of the total membership of each House by roll call vote before any bill to increase revenue may become law. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States repealing the twenty-second article of amendment thereto.

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the 22d amendment to the Constitution (limitation on presidential terms).

Providing for participation by delegations of Members of both Houses of Congress in ceremonies to be held in April 1989 in New York City marking the 200th anniversaries of the implementation of the Constitution as the form of government of the United States, the convening of the first Congress, the inauguration of President George Washington, and the proposal of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 1989

Provides for the appointment of a delegation of Members of Congress to participate in ceremonies to be held in New York City in April 1989 commemorating the 200th anniversaries of: (1) the implementation of the Constitution as the form of government of the United States; (2) the inauguration of George Washington as the first President; (3) the proposal of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution; and (4) the convening of the first Congress. Invites the President to join the delegation in participating in the ceremonies. Requires the specific planning of the ceremonies to be coordinated directly with the Historian of the Senate and the Historian of the House of Representatives.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for a four-year term for Members of the House of Representatives and to provide that a Member of the Senate or the House of Representatives may not serve more than two terms.

United States · United States Congress · 13 April 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Provides for a four-year term of office for Members of the House of Representatives. Limits Representatives to two consecutive four-year terms and Senators to two consecutive six-year terms.

A joint resolution to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the cultural rights of all Americans.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Recognizes the right of the people to preserve, foster, and promote their historic, linguistic, and cultural origins. States that no person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws because of culture or language.

Expressing the sense of the Congress criticizing the infringement of Albanian ethnic rights in Yugoslavia.

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1989

Criticizes the efforts of the Republic of Serbia to infringe upon ethnic Albanians' rights in Kosovo, Yugoslavia. Calls upon the President to: (1) express the concerns of the Congress to the Yugoslavian Government regarding steps taken to amend the Serbian Constitution; (2) continue to monitor the human rights situation in Kosovo; and (3) reexamine relations with Yugoslavia in the event that Serbia continues to infringe upon the rights of ethnic Albanians of Kosovo.

Uniform Product Liability Act of 1989

United States · United States Congress · 23 March 1989

Uniform Product Liability Act of 1989 - Governs any product liability action brought in either State or Federal court against a manufacturer or product seller for personal injury, property damage, or commercial loss, superseding State law whenever this Act establishes a rule of law applicable to recovery for the harm in question. Describes the scope of preemption. Authorizes States to develop or implement alternative procedures, standards, or systems not inconsistent with this Act. Denies manufacturer liability for harm caused by an unreasonable or unforeseeable use or alteration of a product or by a danger known to be inherent to the product and incapable of mitigation. Describes conditions under which a manufacturer will not be held liable for harm caused by product design or failure to warn. Describes conditions governing product seller liability, holding a seller liable only if the claimant establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that: (1) the seller's failure to exercise reasonable care with respect to the product was the proximate cause of the harm in question; or (2) the harm was caused by the product's failure to conform to the seller's express warranty. Describes: (1) defenses applicable in product liability cases; (2) the respective liability of codefendants; and (3) standards and limitations to govern awards of punitive damages. Imposes a two-year statute of limitations with respect to product liability actions, with longer periods applicable in cases involving capital goods and aviation accidents. Prescribes coordination requirements in connection with product liability actions that also involve workers' compensation awards. Directs any court in which a product liability action is brought to give the parties the opportunity to engage in nonbinding arbitration with respect to the claim in question. Describes conditions to govern such arbitration.

Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1989

Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians of Alabama. Restores Federal rights and privileges abrogated by earlier statutes. Provides that nothing in this Act shall diminish any rights or privileges of the Band that existed prior to its enactment and that nothing in this Act alters any obligations: (1) with respect to property; (2) under any contract; or (3) to pay a tax levied before its enactment. Transfers all interests in lands held by the Band to the United States to be held in trust for the benefit of the Band. Requires the Band to transfer to the United States any interest in lands acquired after enactment of this Act. Provides that such lands shall constitute the Band's reservation. Authorizes the Band to adopt a constitution that will take effect only after being filed with the Secretary of the Interior. Limits membership in the Band, until a constitution is adopted, to every individual who: (1) is named in the tribal membership roll in effect on the enactment of this Act; or (2) is a descendant of any such individual. Provides that membership will be determined according to the constitution after its adoption.

Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to compensation for Senators and Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1989

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the States should ratify the 1789 proposed amendment to the Constitution which provides that no law varying the compensation for the services of Members of Congress shall take effect until an election of Representatives has intervened.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for a four-year term of office for Representatives in Congress, and to require that any Representative who officially declares his candidacy for election to the Senate immediately vacate his seat.

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Provides for a four-year term of office for Members of the House of Representatives. Requires Representatives who declare candidacy for election to the Senate to vacate their seats in the House at the time of such declaration.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the number of terms of office of Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a person who has been elected to: (1) the Senate two times from being eligible for election or appointment to the Senate; and (2) the House of Representatives six times from being eligible for election to the House.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for four-year terms for Representatives and to limit the number of terms Senators and Representatives may serve.

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1989

Constitutional Amendment - Provides for staggered four-year terms for Members of the House of Representatives. Prohibits persons from being elected to the House more than four times or more than three times to four-year terms. Prohibits persons from being elected to the Senate more than twice.

Declaring the sense of the Congress regarding periods of silence in the public schools.

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1989

Declares the sense of the Congress that the Constitution of the United States does not preclude the use of, and that public school authorities should recognize the value of, discretionary periods of silence for silent prayer, meditation, contemplation, or introspection in the public schools.