HCONRES 38 · 98th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to periods of silence (for private prayer, meditation, contemplation, or introspection) in public schools.

Introduced 1983-01-26· Sponsored by Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.(1983-02-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Constitution does not preclude periods of silence in public schools to be used solely at the discretion of the individual for prayer or introspection, even if supervised; and (2) public school authorities should recognize the historic importance of religion by encouraging such periods of silence.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat