United States · Bill · SJRES
S.J.Res. 144 (101st)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary silent prayer or reflection.
Introduced
31 May 1989
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Status
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group silent prayer or reflection in public schools. Prohibits the United States or any State from requiring any person to participate in such prayer or encouraging any particular prayer.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 31 May 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/senate-joint-resolution/144
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/sjres/144