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.
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25 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
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.
Mar 23, 1999
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 2, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Feb 24, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 24, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 1999 | House · vote #252 | On Passage | Passed | 305–124 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 failed
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 235 | — | Failed |
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Plain-English summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 182.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
17
R
Aderholt, Robert B.
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
R
Calvert, Ken
R
Graham, Lindsey
D
Kaptur, Marcy
R
Lucas, Frank D.
D
McGovern, James P.
D
Pallone, Frank
R
Rogers, Harold
Sanford, Mark
R
Sessions, Pete
R
Simpson, Michael K.
D
Smith, Adam
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Smith, Christopher H.
D
Thompson, Bennie G.
R
Thune, John
R
Wicker, Roger F.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 33: 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.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HJRES-33/
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