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Bill100th CongressFiled Jan 22, 1987Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.J.Res. 27

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States for the protection of unborn children and other persons.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 22, 1987)

Constitutional Amendment - Defines "person" to include the unborn for the purpose of the right to life guarantee.

Exempts from applicability of this amendment laws permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother.

What just happenedFeb 9, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
20 cosponsors5 D15 R
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  1. Feb 9, 1987Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  2. Jan 22, 1987IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jan 22, 1987IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate