HRES 185 · 101th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Constitution of the United States allows for a prohibition against acts of desecration against the flag of the United States.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: For Further Action See H.Res.186.(1989-07-11)
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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the reasoning in the Supreme Court decision in Texas v. Johnson was incorrect; (2) the U.S. flag is unique and deserves to be treated with respect; and (3) it is a misinterpretation of the Constitution to suggest that the Congress or the States do not have the power to prohibit the desecration of the U.S. flag.…
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Cosponsors (20)
20 Republicans