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

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Permits the offering of prayers or Biblical scriptures, as long as participation is voluntary, in any governmental or public school, institution, or place. Permits references to God or a Supreme Being in public documents, proceedings, schools, or upon U.S. currency.

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Timeline

1. 29 January 1980

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 January 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 January 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 January 1980

  Open at official source

Sponsors

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

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