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H.J.Res. 432 (101st)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary prayer in public schools.

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Introduced

7 November 1989

Last action

13 November 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Grandy, Fred [R-IA-6], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]

Subjects

Rule of law, Education

Source updated

1 July 2021

Rule of law · Education

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall prohibit the inclusion of voluntary prayer in any public school program or activity. Provides that neither the United States nor any State shall prescribe the content of any such prayer.

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Timeline

  1. 7 November 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 November 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 November 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 November 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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