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.

Bill: 109-hjres-10
Sponsor: Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional powers
Constitutional amendments
Crime and Law Enforcement
Flags
Freedom of speech
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: 

(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. 

action_date: 2005-06-22
text: 

(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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 286 - 130 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H4904)
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 286 - 130 (Roll no. 296).(text: CR H4904)
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: On motion table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 295).
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Mr. Sensenbrenner moved table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Mr. Taylor (MS) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Mr. Taylor (MS) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H4924-4925; text: CR H4924)
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: On motion to table appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 194 (Roll no. 294).
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to table appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: By voice vote, the Chair announced that the noes had prevailed on the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Mr. Taylor (MS) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Mr. Taylor (MS) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.J. Res. 10.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 330. (consideration: CR H4904-4928)
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: Rule H. Res. 330 passed House.
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 76.
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-131.
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-131.
action_date: 2005-05-25
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 9.
action_date: 2005-05-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-05-20
text: Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.
action_date: 2005-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E53)
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House