United States · Bill · SJRES
S.J.Res. 167 (93rd)
Joint resolution to amend the Constitution relative to silent prayer or mediation in the public schools and public buildings.
Introduced
30 October 1973
Last action
30 October 1973 · Introduced
Status
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA]
Subjects
Rule of law
Source updated
10 August 2026
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that nothing in the U.S. Constitution shall prohibit the states from providing for silent prayer or meditation in public schools or buildings.
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Timeline
30 October 1973
Introduced
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
30 October 1973
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
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Versions
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Documents
1 official file
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 30 October 1973
Sponsors
- Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
- · ssju00 · Standing
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-joint-resolution/167
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/93/sjres/167
- us · 93-sjres-167 · source updated 10 August 2026