S J Res 12 in Congressional Session 109

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S J Res 12

 

Title : A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
6/20/2006--Reported to Senate amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

Votes

Title : A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Votes in the US Senate
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
1892006-06-27On the Joint ResolutionS.J.Res.12 as Amended; A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.Rejected
1882006-06-27On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4543Durbin Amdt. No. 4543; To provide a complete substitute.Rejected
Votes in the US House
This Bill was not Voted in the US House

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S J Res 12
 
Bill Number : S J Res 12
Title : A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Sponsor: Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT] (introduced 4/14/2005)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Allen, George [VA] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Baucus, Max [MT] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Bunning, Jim [KY] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Burns, Conrad R. [MT] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Burr, Richard [NC] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] - 7/11/2005

    Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Cornyn, John [TX] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Craig, Larry E. [ID] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Crapo, Mike [ID] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Dayton, Mark [MN] - 6/28/2005

    Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] - 4/14/2005

    Sen DeWine, Mike [OH] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Dole, Elizabeth [NC] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Ensign, John [NV] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Enzi, Michael B. [WY] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Frist, William H. [TN] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] - 6/6/2005

    Sen Johnson, Tim [SD] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] - 6/12/2006

    Sen Lincoln, Blanche L. [AR] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Lott, Trent [MS] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Lugar, Richard G. [IN] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Martinez, Mel [FL] - 4/14/2005

    Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Murkowski, Lisa [AK] - 6/7/2005

    Sen Nelson, E. Benjamin [NE] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Roberts, Pat [KS] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Rockefeller, John D., IV [WV] - 5/22/2006

    Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] - 6/23/2005

    Sen Santorum, Rick [PA] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Snowe, Olympia J. [ME] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Specter, Arlen [PA] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Stevens, Ted [AK] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Sununu, John E. [NH] - 5/19/2005

    Sen Talent, Jim [MO] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Thomas, Craig [WY] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Thune, John [SD] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Vitter, David [LA] - 4/14/2005

    Sen Voinovich, George V. [OH] - 6/23/2005

    Sen Warner, John [VA] - 4/14/2005

Other Info

Bill Number : S J Res 12
Title : A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
4/14/2005:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3686-3687)
 
4/14/2005:Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
 
5/4/2006:Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.
 
6/15/2006:Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
 
6/20/2006:Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Specter with an amendment. Without written report.
 
6/20/2006:Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 473.
 
6/26/2006:Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6471-6487; text as reported in Senate: CR S6471)
 
6/27/2006:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6503-6515, S6515-6547)
 
6/27/2006:The committee amendment was agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
 
6/27/2006:Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 34. Record Vote Number: 189.