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S.J.Res. 12 (109th)

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.

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Introduced

14 April 2005

Last action

27 June 2006 · Vote

Status

Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 34. Record Vote Number: 189.

Sponsors

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Allen, George [R-VA], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

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Timeline

  1. 14 April 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 April 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3686-3687)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 April 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 May 2006

    Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 June 2006

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 June 2006

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 473.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 20 June 2006

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Specter with an amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  8. 20 June 2006

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Specter with an amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  9. 26 June 2006

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6471-6487; text as reported in Senate: CR S6471)

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 June 2006

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6503-6515, S6515-6547)

    Source: Floor

  11. 27 June 2006

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 34. Record Vote Number: 189.

    Source: Floor

Votes

27 June 2006 · Joint Resolution Defeated · On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 12 · Joint Resolution Defeated · Official source

Yes 66 · No 34 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

    Reported to Senate · EN · 20 June 2006

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 20 June 2006

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