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S.J.Res. 84 (93rd)

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to prayer in public buildings.

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Introduced

27 March 1973

Last action

27 March 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS], Sen. Pastore, John O. [D-RI], Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA], Sen. Cook, Marlow W. [R-KY], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. McClellan, John L. [D-AR], Sen. Fannin, Paul J. [R-AZ], Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT], Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA], Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Bennett, Wallace F. [R-UT], Sen. Curtis, Carl T. [R-NE], Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY], Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK], Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX], Sen. Fong, Hiram L. [R-HI], Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that nothing contained in the U.S. Constitution shall prohibit the several States and the District constituting the seat of government of the United States from providing for voluntary prayer in the public schools of that jurisdiction, nor shall it abridge the right of persons lawfully assembled in any public building to participate in voluntary prayer.

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Timeline

  1. 27 March 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 March 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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