HJRES 278 · 93th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the offering of prayer in public schools.

Introduced 1973-01-31· Sponsored by Rep. Sikes, Robert L. F. [D-FL-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.(1973-01-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides that nothing contained in the U.S. Constitution shall be construed to prohibit the authority administering any school, school system, or educational institution supported in whole or in part from any public funds from providing for the voluntary participation by the students thereof in regularly scheduled periods of nonsectarian prayer.…

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