Legis Daily

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

USA118th CongressHJRES-77| House 
| Updated: 6/21/2023
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the pardon power of the President. The amendment prohibits the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to family members or members of the administration, to paid campaign employees, to a person or entity for an offense motivated by an interest of any of those people, or to a person or entity for an offense directed by or coordinated with the President. The amendment also invalidates pardons issued for a corrupt purpose.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-8
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-4
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-120
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.
Jun 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-8
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-4
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-120
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.


  • June 21, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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 amendmentsCriminal procedure and sentencingElections, voting, political campaign regulationFamily relationshipsFederal officialsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

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

USA118th CongressHJRES-77| House 
| Updated: 6/21/2023
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the pardon power of the President. The amendment prohibits the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to family members or members of the administration, to paid campaign employees, to a person or entity for an offense motivated by an interest of any of those people, or to a person or entity for an offense directed by or coordinated with the President. The amendment also invalidates pardons issued for a corrupt purpose.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-8
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-4
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-120
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.
Jun 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-8
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-4
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-120
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.


  • June 21, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Judiciary Committee

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 amendmentsCriminal procedure and sentencingElections, voting, political campaign regulationFamily relationshipsFederal officialsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents