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H.R. 1159 (95th)

A bill to remove from the Supreme Court of the United States and the district courts of the United States any jurisdiction over cases relating to voluntary prayer in any public school or public building.

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Introduced

4 January 1977

Last action

4 January 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1]

Subjects

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Source updated

1 August 2024

Summary

Removes the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and the Federal district courts over any case arising out of any State statue, ordinance, rule or regulation, which relates to voluntary prayers in public schools and public buildings.

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Timeline

  1. 4 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 January 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

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