HJRES 1120 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to vest the Congress with the power to disapprove reprieves and pardons by the President.

Introduced 1974-09-12· Sponsored by Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1]· 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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(1974-09-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the Congress shall have the power to disapprove any reprieve or pardon granted by the President, and no such reprieve or pardon shall take effect if it is disapproved by two-thirds vote of both Houses of the Congress no later than ninety days after it is granted by the President.…

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