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House joint resolution · 100th Congress · Did not become law

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equal access by voluntary student religious groups and moments of silence which may be used for voluntary silent prayer or reflection in public schools.

H.J.Res. 161Introduced Feb 26, 1987Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Sponsor: Rep. Ben Erdreich D-AL
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Where it went

Latest action: Mar 2, 1987 — Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

1 cosponsor — 1 Democrat

0 of 1 cosponsors (0%) are from the other party.

Thomas Carper (D-DE).

More from the sponsor

Other 100th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Ben Erdreich.

Sponsor’s state and district

Alabama in Congress · AL-6 district

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Data as of Sep 30, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.