Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.J.Res. 8
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 (Jan 3, 2019)
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 happenedJan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9](D-TN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2019
- Jan 3, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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