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H.J.Res. 131 (96th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the offering of prayer in public buildings.

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Introduced

22 January 1979

Last action

22 January 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Edwards, Jack [R-AL-1], Rep. Robinson, J. Kenneth [R-VA-7]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

14 June 2021

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Permits nondenominational prayer in public buildings.

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Timeline

  1. 22 January 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 January 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 January 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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