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H.J.Res. 170 (98th)

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

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Introduced

2 March 1983

Last action

3 March 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

29 June 2021

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be deemed to prohibit voluntary participation in prayer in public buildings or reference to a Supreme Being in public activities or documents.

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Timeline

  1. 2 March 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 March 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 March 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 March 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

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