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Bill115th CongressFiled Oct 31, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
H.J.Res. 120

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 31, 2017)

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.

What just happenedNov 2, 2017

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8391-8392)

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9](D-TN)Sponsor
11 cosponsors10 D1 R
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  1. Nov 2, 2017IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8391-8392)

  2. Oct 31, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  3. Oct 31, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Oct 31, 2017IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8278)

  5. Oct 31, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. Oct 31, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power … — Informed