HJRES 279 · 99th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer.
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Motion to Discharge Committee Filed by Kindness. Discharge Petition No: 01.(1985-07-10)
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Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall abridge the right of persons to participate in voluntary prayer in public schools or institutions. States that no person shall be required by the United States or by any State to participate in prayer. Prohibits the United States or any State from composing words of prayer to be said in the public schools.…
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Cosponsors (20)
2 Democrats18 Republicans