HJRES 83 · 110th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Constitution does not preclude a penalty of death, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child under 16 years of age.

Introduced 2008-05-08· Sponsored by Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.(2008-06-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the death penalty is permitted under the Constitution and does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment, including when imposed for the rape of a child under 16 years old.…

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