HJRES 350
101th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Constitutional amendments
Crime and Law Enforcement
Emblems
Flags
Freedom of speech
State laws
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Introduced: June 29, 1989
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Jun 21, 1990
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jun 21, 1990
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 254 - 177 (Roll no. 192).
Jun 21, 1990
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 254 - 177 (Roll no. 192).
Jun 21, 1990
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 417, the House proceeded with five hours of debate, equally divided and controlled by Messrs. Brooks, Sensenbrenner and Edwards of California.
Jun 21, 1990
The chair announced that, pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 417, a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not in order.
Jun 21, 1990
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 350 with 5 hours of general debate. At any time on Thursday, June 21, 1990, it shall be in order to consider the following: (1) a motion to suspend the rules and pass H.J. Res. 350; and immediately thereafter (2) a motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5091, said motion to be debatable for not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the proponent of the motion and a Member opposed thereto. Neither motion shall be subject to a demand for a second. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jun 21, 1990
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 417, Mr. Brooks moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Jun 21, 1990
Rule H. Res. 417 passed House.
Jun 20, 1990
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 417 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 350 with 5 hours of general debate. At any time on Thursday, June 21, 1990, it shall be in order to consider the following: (1) a motion to suspend the rules and pass H.J. Res. 350; and immediately thereafter (2) a motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5091, said motion to be debatable for not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the proponent of the motion and a Member opposed thereto. Neither motion shall be subject to a demand for a second. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jun 19, 1990
Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation.
Jun 19, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 13, 1990
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 13, 1990
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Jul 20, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 19, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 18, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 13, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 11, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Jun 29, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jun 29, 1989
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1990 | House · vote #192 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Failed | 254–177 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
What's happening now
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 254 - 177 (Roll no. 192).
Committees of jurisdiction
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