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H.J.RES.8: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice.
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |