HJRES 33 106th Congress House Commemorations Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Congress Congressional powers Constitutional amendments Crime and Law Enforcement Flag desecration Freedom of speech Law

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Introduced: February 24, 1999 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 26 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jun 28, 1999

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 182.

Jun 24, 1999

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jun 24, 1999

On passage Passed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 305 - 124 (Roll no. 252).

Jun 24, 1999

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 305 - 124 (Roll no. 252).

Jun 24, 1999

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule, on the amendment and the joint resolution.

Jun 24, 1999

DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 217, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Watt of North Carolina.

Jun 24, 1999

The House resumed consideration of H.J. Res. 33 pursuant to the order of the House of June 23 that postponed further consideration of the joint resolution until the following legislative day at a time designated by the Speaker.

Jun 24, 1999

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4833-4844)

Jun 23, 1999

The House completed general debate on H.J. Res. 33 and pursuant to the earlier order of the House, further proceedings on the joint resolution were postponed until June 24.

Jun 23, 1999

DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 33.

Jun 23, 1999

DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.J. Res. 33.

Jun 23, 1999

Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 33 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. An amendment in the nature of a substitute, if offered by Mr. Conyers or his designee which shall be separately debatable for one hour.

Jun 23, 1999

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 217. (consideration: CR H4787-4804)

Jun 23, 1999

Mr. Canady asked unanimous consent That after debate on H.J. Res. 33, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, it may be in order at that point for the Chair to postpone further consideration of the bill until the following legislative day, on which consideration may resume at a time designated by the Speaker. Agreed to without objection.

Jun 23, 1999

Rule H. Res. 217 passed House.

Jun 22, 1999

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 217 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 33 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. An amendment in the nature of a substitute, if offered by Mr. Conyers or his designee which shall be separately debatable for one hour.

Jun 18, 1999

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 71.

Jun 18, 1999

Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-191.

May 26, 1999

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

May 26, 1999

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr 14, 1999

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4.

Apr 14, 1999

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.