SR 2 (2002): a resolution supporting the retention of the phrase "under God" in the pledge of allegiance.
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SR 2 (2002)
a resolution supporting the retention of the phrase "under God" in the pledge of allegiance.
- Status: Adopted by the Senate
- Term: 2001-2002
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
On June 27, 2002 the Senate adopted “Introduction of SR2” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Barnes. On June 27, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 23–0.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Clifton Below (D)
- Sen. Robert Boyce (R)
- Sen. Harold Burns (R)
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D)
- Sen. George Disnard (D)
- Sen. Thomas Eaton (R)
- Sen. Mark Fernald (D)
- Sen. Robert Flanders (R)
- Sen. Gary Francoeur (R)
- Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R)
- Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R)
- Sen. Beverly Hollingworth (D)
- Sen. Carl Johnson (R)
- Sen. Arthur Klemm (R)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D)
- Sen. Caroline McCarley (D)
- Sen. Jane O'Hearn (R)
- Sen. Daniel O'Neil (D)
- Sen. Debora Pignatelli (D)
- Sen. Russell Prescott (R)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R)
- Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D)
Votes
- June 27, 2002, Senate: Introduction of SR2 — voice vote, passed
- June 27, 2002, Senate: Adoption of ought pass. Sen. Barnes/ Sen. Gordon — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
The Docket
- June 27, 2002: Sen. Barnes Moved Introduction of SR2, MA, VV
- June 27, 2002: Ought to Pass, RC 23y - 0n, MA