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House joint resolution · 104th Congress · Did not become law

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring the right of Americans to pray in public institutions, including public school graduation ceremonies and athletic events.

H.J.Res. 186Introduced Jul 23, 1996Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Sponsor: Rep. W. Hefner D-NC
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Where it went

Latest action: Sep 4, 1996 — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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

No cosponsors.

Sponsor’s state and district

North Carolina in Congress · NC-8 district

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Data as of Sep 29, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.