106th Congress · house
HAMDT 235
Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to replace the original text with language stating that not inconsistent with the first article of amendment to the Constitution, the Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Current state failed
Sponsor
Melvin (Mel) Watt
Democrat
Details
- Submitted
- Jun 24, 1999
- Proposed
- Not proposed
- Type
- HAMDT
Amendment Text
No amendment text has been ingested yet.
Action History
Amendment (A001) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Watt (NC). Jun 24, 1999
on floor
On agreeing to the Watt (NC) amendment (A001) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 115 - 310 (Roll no. 251). Jun 24, 1999
failed · roll 251