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

USA115th CongressHJRES-120| House 
| Updated: 11/2/2017
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (11)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Maxine Waters (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 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.
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Timeline
Oct 31, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Oct 31, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 31, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8278)
Nov 2, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8391-8392)
  • October 31, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • October 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • October 31, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • October 31, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8278)
  • November 2, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8391-8392)

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

USA115th CongressHJRES-120| House 
| Updated: 11/2/2017
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.
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Timeline
Oct 31, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Oct 31, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 31, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8278)
Nov 2, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8391-8392)
  • October 31, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • October 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • October 31, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • October 31, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8278)
  • November 2, 2017
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8391-8392)
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (11)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Maxine Waters (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 sentencingElections, voting, political campaign regulationFamily relationshipsFederal officialsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents