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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 25, 2005 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 28 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jun 22, 2005

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

Jun 22, 2005

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 286 - 130 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4904)

Jun 22, 2005

On motion table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 295).

Jun 22, 2005

Mr. Sensenbrenner moved table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.

Jun 22, 2005

Mr. Sensenbrenner raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Sensenbrenner stated that the instructions contained in the motion to recommit seek to add an amendment which is not germane. Sustained by the Chair.

Jun 22, 2005

Mr. Taylor (MS) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H4924-4925; text: CR H4924)

Jun 22, 2005

On motion to table appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 194 (Roll no. 294).

Jun 22, 2005

Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to table appeal of the ruling of the Chair.

Jun 22, 2005

By voice vote, the Chair announced that the noes had prevailed on the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair.

Jun 22, 2005

Mr. Taylor (MS) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.

Jun 22, 2005

Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.

Jun 22, 2005

Mr. Sensenbrenner raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Sensenbrenner stated that the instructions contained in the motion to recommit with instructions were not germane to the joint resolution. Sustained by the Chair.

Jun 22, 2005

Mr. Taylor (MS) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.

Jun 22, 2005

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Watt amendment in the nature of a substitute.

Jun 22, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.J. Res. 10.

Jun 22, 2005

Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 10 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. During consideration of H.J. Res. 10 pursuant to H. Res. 330, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the joint resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.

Jun 22, 2005

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 330. (consideration: CR H4904-4928)

Jun 21, 2005

Rule H. Res. 330 passed House.

Jun 20, 2005

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 330 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 10 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. During consideration of H.J. Res. 10 pursuant to H. Res. 330, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the joint resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.

Jun 14, 2005

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 76.

Jun 14, 2005

Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-131.

May 25, 2005

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 9.

May 25, 2005

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

May 20, 2005

Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.

Mar 2, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Jan 25, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 25, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E53)

Jan 25, 2005

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 3

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 22, 2005	House · vote #296	On Passage	Passed	286–130	See who voted →
Jun 22, 2005	House · vote #295	Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair	Passed	222–190	See who voted →
Jun 22, 2005	House · vote #294	Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair	Passed	222–194	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	Purpose	Status	Latest action
HAMDT 337	—	An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in House Report 109-140 to require that any statute enacte…	Failed	Jun 22, 2005

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

What's happening now June 22, 2005

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

Related & companion bills 2

Bill text 3 versions

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 18

Aderholt, Robert B.

Alabama · Jun 14, 2005

Cole, Tom

Oklahoma · Jun 14, 2005

Lynch, Stephen F.

Massachusetts · Jun 14, 2005

Blackburn, Marsha

Tennessee · Jun 13, 2005

Rogers, Harold

Kentucky · Jun 13, 2005

Moran, Jerry

Kansas · Jun 7, 2005

Rogers, Mike D.

Alabama · May 19, 2005

Oklahoma · Apr 28, 2005

Graves, Sam

Missouri · Apr 5, 2005

Simpson, Michael K.

Idaho · Mar 10, 2005

Capito, Shelley Moore

West Virginia · Mar 2, 2005

Issa, Darrell

California · Jan 25, 2005

McCaul, Michael T.

Texas · Jan 25, 2005

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Jan 25, 2005

Wicker, Roger F.

Mississippi · Jan 25, 2005

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Jan 25, 2005

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 10: 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.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HJRES-10/

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"H.J. Res. 10: 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.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HJRES-10/.

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