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Expressing the sense of Congress that the President does not have the authority under the Constitution to grant himself reprieve or pardon for offenses against the United States.

USA115th CongressHCONRES-132| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2018
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (16)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Michael E. Capuano (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President does not have constitutional authority to grant himself a pardon or reprieve for offenses against the United States.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 19, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 19, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Constitution and constitutional amendmentsCriminal procedure and sentencingGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Expressing the sense of Congress that the President does not have the authority under the Constitution to grant himself reprieve or pardon for offenses against the United States.

USA115th CongressHCONRES-132| House 
| Updated: 9/19/2018
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President does not have constitutional authority to grant himself a pardon or reprieve for offenses against the United States.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 19, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 19, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (16)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Michael E. Capuano (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsCriminal procedure and sentencingGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents