108th Congress · house

HAMDT 153

Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to propose a constitutional amendment providing 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 3, 2003
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. Jun 3, 2003
on floor
The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A001) and the joint resolution without objection. Jun 3, 2003
on floor
On agreeing to the Watt amendment (A001) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 129 - 296 (Roll no. 233). Jun 3, 2003
failed · roll 233