S.J.Res. 8993rd CongressSenate Joint Resolution

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that nothing contained in the U.S.

Official title: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the offering of prayer in public schools or other public buildings.

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Constitutional Amendment - Provides that nothing contained in the U.S. Constitution shall abridge the right of persons lawfully assembled, in any public school or other public building which is supported in whole or in part through the expenditure of public funds, to participate in voluntary prayer.

Introduced Apr 11, 1973
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Became Law

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Who introduced this

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William Roth Jr.

Republican

U.S. Senator · DE

Introduced solo — no cosponsors joined.

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