HJRES 78 · 105th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.
Bill Progress
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Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(1998-06-04)
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Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) to secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to the dictates of conscience, the people's right to pray and to recognize their religious beliefs, heritage, or traditions on public property, including schools, shall not be infringed; and (2) the Government shall not require any person to join in prayer or other religious activity, initiate or designate school prayers, discriminate against religion, or deny equal access to a benefit on account of religion.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.J. Res. 78, A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom
Mar 9, 1998Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on March 5, 1998
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Cosponsors (20)
2 Democrats18 Republicans