HJRES 297 · 101th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the right of the people to allow voluntary prayer and the teaching of the Judeo-Christian ethic in public schools.

Introduced 1989-06-15· Sponsored by Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1989-06-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the right of the people to allow voluntary prayer and the teaching of the Judeo-Christian ethic, including the Ten Commandments and the creation of the earth as accepted in Judeo-Christian tradition, in public schools shall not be denied or abridged by the United States. States that this Amendment does not: (1) force the people to enact any statute against their will; (2) constitute the establishment of a religion; or (3) permit any governmental or administrative authority to prescribe the form or content of any voluntary prayer.…

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Cosponsors (20)

1 Democrat19 Republicans