A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring the right of Americans to pray in public institutions, including public school graduation ceremonies and athletic events.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit voluntary individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions, or to prohibit prayer at public school baccalaureate services, athletic events, or other extracurricular activities. States that no person shall be required by the United States or any State to participate in prayer or be present during any prayer. Provides that neither the United States nor any State shall compose prayers to be said in public schools or other public institutions or at events sponsored by such schools or institutions.

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Timeline

1. 21 January 1993

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 January 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 February 1993

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 21 January 1993 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
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