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

USA117th CongressHJRES-45| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-13
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-115
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power.
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-13
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-115
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power.
  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • April 22, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-4: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsGovernment 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.

USA117th CongressHJRES-45| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
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.
View Full Text

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-13
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-115
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power.
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-13
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-115
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power.
  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • April 22, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-4: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents