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S.J.Res. 179 (101st)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the desecration of the flag.

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Introduced

18 July 1989

Last action

1 August 1989 · Committee

Status

Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.

Sponsors

Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States have the power to prohibit and punish the desecrating, mutilating, defacing, defiling, or burning of any flag of the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 18 July 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 July 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 August 1989

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate

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