H.R. 2389 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Pledge Protection Act of 2005
H.R. 2389 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the house — introduced on May 17, 2005, sponsored by W. Todd Akin with 197 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 197
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Pledge Protection Act of 2005 (sic) - Amends the federal judicial code to deny jurisdiction to any federal court, and appellate jurisdiction to the Supreme Court, to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation of the Pledge of Allegiance or its validity under the Constitution.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
W. Todd Akin (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 187 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 17, 2005
- Passed the HouseJul 19, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Aug 4, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 19, 2006 · Passed260–167
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 19, 2006
- Pledge Protection ActHouse · Jul 19, 2006
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Other Law bills in the 109th Congress
- S. 5: Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
- S. 686: A bill to provide for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 3650: Federal Judiciary Emergency Special Sessions Act of 2005
- S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- H.R. 866: To make technical corrections to the United States Code.
- S. 539: Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 554: Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
- S. 642: Support our Scouts Act of 2005
- S. 653: A bill for the relief of the family of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 800: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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