HR 5091
101th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Crime and Law Enforcement
Emblems
Flags
Freedom of speech
Government property
Larceny
Public Lands and Natural Resources
State laws
Flag Protection Act of 1990
Introduced: June 20, 1990
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 21, 1990
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 179 - 236 (Roll no. 193).
Jun 21, 1990
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 179 - 236 (Roll no. 193).
Jun 21, 1990
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Jun 21, 1990
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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. Cooper moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 21, 1990
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 417 the Chair announced that a second was not in order.
Jun 20, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Jun 20, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jun 20, 1990
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1990 | House · vote #193 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Failed | 179–236 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Flag Protection Act of 1990 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish criminal penalties for: (1) destroying or damaging a U.S. flag with intent to provoke imminent violence; and (2) stealing or converting to personal use and intentionally destroying or damaging a U.S. flag belonging to the United States or belonging to another while on Federal land.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the States should enact similar prohibitions to provide maximum protection to the U.S. flag.
What's happening now
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 179 - 236 (Roll no. 193).
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1