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S.J.Res. 37 (100th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary silent prayer or reflection.

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Introduced

28 January 1987

Last action

9 February 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Sponsors

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

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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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Timeline

  1. 28 January 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 February 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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