SJRES 167 · 98th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the English language.

Introduced 1983-09-21· Sponsored by Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Judiciary; Senate Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held Hearing held before the subcommittee on the Constitution. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1284.(1984-06-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Proclaims the English language to be the official language of the United States. Grants Congress the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.…

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Cosponsors (7)

3 Democrats4 Republicans