HJRES 104 · 100th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life.

Introduced 1987-01-22· Sponsored by Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1]· House

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Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1987-02-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the right to life is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person. Defines "person" to include the unborn for the purpose of the right to life guarantee. States that nothing in this article shall prohibit a law allowing medical procedures required to prevent the death of either the pregnant woman or the unborn offspring.…

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Cosponsors (20)

7 Democrats13 Republicans