Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 27, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
H.J.Res. 115
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 27, 2017)
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment denying the President the power to grant himself a reprieve or pardon for an offense against the United States.
What just happenedAug 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9](D-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 27, 2017
- Aug 17, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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