A resolution expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.

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SRES 292

Introduced

Jun 26, 2002

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 163. (consi ...

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Summary

Declares that the Senate strongly disapproves of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Newdow v. U.S. Congress.

Authorizes and instructs the Senate Legal Counsel to seek to intervene in the case to defend the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Jun 26, 2002

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 163. (consideration: CR S6105-6106; text as passed Senate: CR S6105; text of measure as introduced: CR S6132)
Jun 26, 2002

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 163.(consideration: CR S6105-6106; text as passed Senate: CR S6105; text of measure as introduced: CR S6132)
Jun 26, 2002

Introduced in Senate

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