Bill98th CongressFiled Feb 22, 1983Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 538
A bill to establish constitutional procedures for the imposition of the sentence of death, and for other purposes.
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What it does
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What just happenedAug 4, 1983
Committee on Judiciary. Measure incorporated into measure S. 1765 ordered to be reported.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor
11 cosponsors