H.J.RES.8: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.

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Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to certain members of the President's family, to members of the President's administration, or to paid employees of the President's presidential campaign.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 2 statements associated with H.J.RES.8.

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Date Description
Jan. 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice.
Jan. 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jan. 3, 2019

Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

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