SRES 309
A resolution expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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This resolution expresses the Senate’s support for the Pledge of Allegiance, highlighting its historical significance and constitutional validity. It references the Pledge’s origins, including its creation by a Baptist minister, and acknowledges the addition of ‘under God’ in 1954. The resolution also addresses a previous legal challenge regarding the Pledge’s constitutionality, specifically citing the Supreme Court’s decision in *Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow*, and the subsequent reversal of the Ninth Circuit’s ruling.
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Mike Braun
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