United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 54 (105th)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Introduced
13 February 1997
Last action
1 September 1998 · Committee
Status
By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 105-298. Minority views filed.
Sponsors
Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7], Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Bono, Sonny [R-CA-44], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Christensen, Jon [R-NE-2], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3], Rep. Combest, Larry [R-TX-19], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Subjects
Rule of law
Source updated
10 August 2026
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
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Timeline
13 February 1997
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
13 February 1997
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E290-291)
Source: IntroReferral
13 February 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
13 February 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
5 March 1997
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Source: Committee
30 April 1997
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
30 April 1997
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E801-802)
Source: IntroReferral
8 May 1997
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
8 May 1997
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
14 May 1997
Vote
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 9.
Source: Committee
14 May 1997
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
5 June 1997
Calendars
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 44.
Source: Calendars
5 June 1997
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-121.
Source: Committee
5 June 1997
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-121.
Source: Committee
10 June 1997
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 163 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 54 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The motion to recommit may include instructions only if offered by the Minority Leader or his designee. If including instructions, the motion to recommit shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Source: Floor
12 June 1997
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
12 June 1997
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 114 (Roll no. 202).
Source: Floor
12 June 1997
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 114 (Roll no. 202).
Source: Floor
12 June 1997
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
12 June 1997
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 54 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The motion to recommit may include instructions only if offered by the Minority Leader or his designee. If including instructions, the motion to recommit shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Source: Floor
12 June 1997
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 163. (consideration: CR H3730-3756)
Source: Floor
12 June 1997
Passed
Rule H. Res. 163 passed House.
Source: Floor
16 June 1997
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
3 June 1998
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
Source: Committee
17 June 1998
Committee
Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
24 June 1998
Reported
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.
Source: Committee
24 June 1998
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 426.
Source: Calendars
24 June 1998
Reported
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.
Source: Committee
1 September 1998
Floor
By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 105-298. Minority views filed.
Source: Floor
1 September 1998
Committee
By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 105-298. Minority views filed.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Reported to Senate · 24 June 1998 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 16 June 1997 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 12 June 1997 · Download file
- Reported in House · 5 June 1997 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 13 February 1997 · Download file
Documents
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 24 June 1998
Reported to Senate (PDF)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 16 June 1997
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Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 16 June 1997
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 12 June 1997
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 12 June 1997
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 5 June 1997
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 13 February 1997
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Introduced in House (PDF)
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 13 February 1997
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Sponsors
- Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bono, Sonny [R-CA-44] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Christensen, Jon [R-NE-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Combest, Larry [R-TX-19] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the States to prohibit the physical destruction of the flag of the United States and authorizing Congress to prohibit destruction of federally owned flags.
- related to → Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the States to prohibit the physical destruction of the flag of the United States and authorizing Congress to prohibit destruction of federally owned flags.
- related to → Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 54) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
- related to ← A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-joint-resolution/54
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hjres/54
- us · 105-hjres-54 · source updated 10 August 2026