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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.

USA118th CongressSJRES-33| Senate 
| Updated: 6/14/2023
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (14)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

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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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-21
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-81
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.
Jun 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 118-72
Introduced in House
Jun 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-21
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-81
    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.


  • June 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 118-72
    Introduced in House


  • June 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-72: 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.

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.

USA118th CongressSJRES-33| Senate 
| Updated: 6/14/2023
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.
View Full Text

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-21
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-81
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.
Jun 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 118-72
Introduced in House
Jun 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-21
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-81
    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.


  • June 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 118-72
    Introduced in House


  • June 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (14)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-72: 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