SRES 732 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution celebrating the 247th anniversary of the creation of the flag of the United States and expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.

This resolution (SRES 732) celebrates the 247th anniversary of the U.S. flag's creation (June 14, 1777) and expresses support for the Pledge of Allegiance. It affirms the Pledge's constitutionality, referencing historical context like its 1954 addition of "under God" and the 2004 *Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow* Supreme Court case. The Senate states the Pledge remains a constitutional expression of patriotism, recognizing its longstanding role in American life. This is a symbolic resolution with no policy or funding changes.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2024

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Jun 2024

House Passage

President

Introduced Jun 13, 2024 Last action Jun 13, 2024

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4064; text: CR S4088)

upper

Jun 13, 2024

Upper · Passed

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4064; text: CR S4088)

upper

Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

Introduced in Senate

upper

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors