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H.J.Res. 426 (94th)

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Introduced

1 May 1975

Last action

1 May 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

1 August 2024

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - States that nothing in the United States Constitution shall be construed to forbid prayer in public places or in institutions of the States or of the United States or its territories or the District of Columbia, including schools, if such instruction is provided under private auspices, whether or not religious. States that the right of the people to participate in prayer or religious instruction shall not be infringed.

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Timeline

  1. 1 May 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 May 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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