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

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall: (1) be deemed to prohibit voluntary participation in prayer in public buildings or making reference to a Supreme Being in public activities or documents; or (2) constitute an establishment of religion.

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Timeline

1. 23 January 1981

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 January 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 January 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 20 February 1981

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 January 1981

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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