HJRES 87 · 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 1987-01-20· Sponsored by Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1987-02-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Defines "person" to include the unborn for the purpose of the right to life guarantee. Exempts from applicability of this amendment laws permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican