Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 350) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States, and for other purposes.

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1. 1990-06-20

   Introduced in House

2. 1990-06-20

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 101-548, by Mr. Bonior.

3. 1990-06-20

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 101-548, by Mr. Bonior.

4. 1990-06-20

   Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 350 with 5 hours of general debate. At any time on Thursday, June 21, 1990, it shall be in order to consider the following: (1) a motion to suspend the rules and pass H.J. Res. 350; and immediately thereafter (2) a motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5091, said motion to be debatable for not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the proponent of the motion and a Member opposed thereto. Neither motion shall be subject to a demand for a second. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

5. 1990-06-20

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 121.

6. 1990-06-21

   Considered as privileged matter.

7. 1990-06-21

   Point of order raised by Mr. Solomon on the content of the measure. The point of order stated that the resolution was in violation of clause 4(b) of House Rule 11 on the ground that the resolution would prevent a motion to recommit the bill from being made The Chair overruled the point of order.

8. 1990-06-21

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

9. 1990-06-21

   DEBATE - The House resumed debate on the resolution.

10. 1990-06-21

    On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 191 (Roll no. 190).

    Roll Call #190 (House)
11. 1990-06-21

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 192 (Roll no. 191).

    Roll Call #191 (House)
12. 1990-06-21

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 192 (Roll no. 191).

    Roll Call #191 (House)
13. 1990-06-21

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