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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power.

USA115th CongressHJRES-115| House 
| Updated: 8/17/2017
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • July 27, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • July 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • August 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power.

USA115th CongressHJRES-115| House 
| Updated: 8/17/2017
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.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • July 27, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • July 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • August 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Seth Moulton (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