A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
USA116th CongressSJRES-81| Senate
| Updated: 12/2/2020
Jeff Merkley
Democratic Senator
Oregon
Cosponsors (4)
Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsCriminal procedure and sentencing
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
USA116th CongressSJRES-81| Senate
| Updated: 12/2/2020
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jeff Merkley
Democratic Senator
Oregon
Cosponsors (4)
Judiciary Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
Related Bills
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- HJRES 116-104: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsCriminal procedure and sentencing