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S.Con.Res. 13 (105th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the display of the Ten Commandments by Judge Roy S. Moore, a judge on the circuit court of the State of Alabama.

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Introduced

19 March 1997

Last action

19 March 1997 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA], Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR]

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Ten Commandments are a declaration of fundamental principles that are the cornerstones of a fair and just society; and (2) the public display of the Ten Commandments, including in government offices and courthouses, should be permitted.

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Timeline

  1. 19 March 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 March 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2570)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 March 1997

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    Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 March 1997

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