HJRES 51 · 111th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child.

Introduced 2009-05-07· Sponsored by Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]· House

Bill Progress

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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 the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.(2009-06-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the death penalty for the rape of a child who has not attained the age of 12 years does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment.…

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Cosponsors (14)

14 Republicans
Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]FL
Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7]VA
Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4]OH
Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-52]CA
Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]TX
Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]GA
Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]LA
Rep. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY-At Large]WY
Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]PA
Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]CO
Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24]TX
Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]TX
Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-15]FL
Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]GA