Date: June 4, 1998
Subject: Religious Freedom Constitutional Amendment
Description: Passage of the joint resolution to propose a constitutional amendment to guarantee an individual's right to pray and recognize their religious beliefs on public property, including schools. It would also bar governments from requiring anyone to participate in any religious activity or to deny benefits on the basis of religion. A two-thirds supermajority was required to pass this resolution under House rules.
Result: Failed, 224-203
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