S.J.Res. 144 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary silent prayer or reflection.

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Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group silent prayer or reflection in public schools. Prohibits the United States or any State from requiring any person to participate in such prayer or encouraging any particular prayer.

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1989-05-31
Introduced in Senate
1989-05-31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
1989-06-13
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary silent prayer or reflection.

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