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Senate Affirms Constitutionality of Pledge of Allegiance and Celebrates Flag Day.

This resolution celebrates the 247th anniversary of the US flag and reaffirms the Senate's strong support for the Pledge of Allegiance. It confirms the Senate's belief that the Pledge, including the phrase "under God," is a constitutional expression of patriotism, citing past court decisions that upheld its use in public settings. This action reinforces the status of the Pledge as a long-standing national tradition.
Key points
The Senate officially celebrates the anniversary of the creation of the US flag (Flag Day).
The resolution strongly defends the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance, including the phrase "under God."
It recognizes the Pledge as a valuable and constitutional expression of patriotism for generations of Americans.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_732
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2024-06-13