SRES 151
101th Congress
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A resolution to express the sense of the Senate on the decision of the United States Supreme Court, declaring unconstitutional the Texas statute prohibiting the desecration of the flag.
Introduced: June 22, 1989
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Jun 22, 1989
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-3. Record Vote No: 95.
Jun 22, 1989
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-3. Record Vote No: 95.
Jun 22, 1989
Introduced in Senate
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Declares that the Senate: (1) expresses its disappointment that the Texas statute prohibiting the desecration of the flag was found to be unconstitutional; (2) expresses its commitment to preserving the honor and integrity of the flag; (3) intends to make a study of the impact of the Supreme Court decision on Federal and State laws and to seek ways to restore sanctions against such conduct; and (4) urges the American people to continue to display proudly the American flag.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-3. Record Vote No: 95.