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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: January 7, 2003 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 4, 2003
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 3, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2003
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 300 - 125 (Roll no. 234). (text: CR H4817)
Jun 3, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 300 - 125 (Roll no. 234).(text: CR H4817)
Jun 3, 2003
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 255 the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Watt of North Carolina substitute amendment.
Jun 3, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.J. Res. 4.
Jun 3, 2003
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 4 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.
Jun 3, 2003
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 255. (consideration: CR H4817-4843)
Jun 3, 2003
Rule H. Res. 255 passed House.
Jun 2, 2003
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 255 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 4 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.
Jun 2, 2003
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
Jun 2, 2003
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-131.
May 21, 2003
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 13.
May 21, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 2003
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 7, 2003
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 7, 2003
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 6, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jan 7, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 7, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E13)
Jan 7, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 3, 2003 House · vote #234 On Passage Passed 300125 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on January 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

What's happening now June 4, 2003

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3