A joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to provide voluntary nondenominational prayer in public schools and buildings.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the Constitution shall not abridge the right of persons lawfully assembled, in any public school or other public building which is supported by public funds, to participate voluntarily in nondenominational prayer or meditation. Requires ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission to the States, otherwise the article shall be inoperative.

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Timeline

1. 24 July 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 July 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 July 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] · D · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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