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S.J.Res. 35 (109th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify that the Constitution neither prohibits voluntary prayer nor requires prayer in schools.

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Introduced

27 April 2006

Last action

27 June 2006 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6536)

Sponsors

Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC]

Subjects

Rule of law, Education

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law · Education

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution, including amendments, shall be construed to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer in a public school or at a public school extracurricular activity.

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Timeline

  1. 27 April 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 April 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3721)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 April 2006

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3718-3721)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 June 2006

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6536)

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

3 official files

Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 April 2006

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