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Amendments · SAMDT 3213
FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 3213
To prohibit the flying, draping, or other display of any flag other than the flag of the United States at covered public buildings.
PROPOSED OCT 9· LAST ACTION OCT 9
- Amendment, not the bill
- Failed — base text stands
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
FAILED
OCT 9
“Amendment SA 3213 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment would have banned any flag except the U.S. flag from being displayed at certain federal buildings. Since the Senate voted against it, current rules that allow other flags—such as the POW/MIA flag or flags for various military branches—remain in place.
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KEY POINTS
2POINT 01
Proposed a 'U.S. Flag only' policy
It would have prohibited the display of any other flags, including state, military, or commemorative flags, at covered public buildings.
POINT 02
Rejected by voice vote
The Senate decided not to include this rule in the final version of the defense bill that they passed.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· Kansas
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSOCT 9
Amendment SA 3213 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
OCT 9
Amendment SA 3213 proposed by Senator Marshall to Amendment SA 3748. (consideration: CR S7067-7068)
OCT 9
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3213 proposed by Senator Marshall to Amendment SA 3748.
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 3213
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusFAILED
ProposedOct 9, 2025
SubmittedJul 31, 2025
Last actionOct 9, 2025
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FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED OCT 9, 2025
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 3213
To prohibit the flying, draping, or other display of any flag other than the flag of the United States at covered public buildings.
PROPOSED OCT 9, 2025· SUBMITTED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 9, 2025
DISPOSITION
FAILED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
350
