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- H.J.RES.96
H.J.RES.96: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 26, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the death penalty for the forcible rape of a child under age 12 does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 26, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio) |