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S Amdt 2416 - Voluntary Prayer Amendment - Key Vote

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Edward Kennedy, Sr. voted Nay (Amendment Vote) on this legislation.

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NOTE: THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO AN AMENDMENT

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Amendment - Amendment Rejected (Senate) (47-53) - (Key vote)

Title: Voluntary Prayer Amendment

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt an amendment that prohibits funds to public schools that prevent voluntary prayer.

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Amendment - Introduced (Senate) -

Title: Voluntary Prayer Amendment


Sponsors

  • Jesse Helms (NC - R) (Out Of Office)

Co-sponsors

  • Chester Trent Lott Sr. (MS - R) (Out Of Office)
  • Don Nickles (OK - ) (Out Of Office)
  • Strom Thurmond (SC - R) (Out Of Office)

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