S.J.Res. 7 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the intent of the Constitution to neither prohibit nor require public school prayer.

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Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit or require voluntary prayer in public schools or at public school extracurricular activities.

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H.J.Res. 1Contract with America bill
1996-06-06Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64-35. Record Vote No: 158.
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1995-01-04
Introduced in Senate
1995-01-04
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S18-19)
1995-01-04
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
1995-01-05
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 9.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the intent of the Constitution to neither prohibit nor require public school prayer.

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