Amendment sought to substitute mandatory life sentences without parole for defendants found guilty of crimes for which the bill currently imposes the death penalty. It would also have required defendants convicted of these crimes to provide restitution of at least half of their earnings to the family or estate of the victim.

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Amendment Number
820
Description
Amendment sought to substitute mandatory life sentences without parole for defendants found guilty of crimes for which the bill currently imposes the death penalty. It would also have required defendants convicted of these crimes to provide restitution of at least half of their earnings to the family or estate of the victim.
Purpose
An amendment requiring a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment without parole for defendants found guilty of crimes for which the bill currently imposes the death penalty. The amendment also requires defendants convicted of these crimes to provide restitution of at least half of their earnings to the family or estate of the victim.
Congress
101
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 3, 1990
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Staggers amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 103 - 322 (Roll no. 410).
Latest Action Time
18:05:15
Submitted Date
Oct 3, 1990
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 1, 2021
Amendment 820 — Informed