HJRES 10
109th Congress
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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
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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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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. 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 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. 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
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| 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 → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. 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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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