HJRES 1145 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to permit the President to grant pardons only after conviction, unless a majority of both Houses of Congress shall concur in such action; and to permit a two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress to overrule a Presidential pardon following conviction.

Introduced 1974-09-24· Sponsored by Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-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 Judiciary.(1974-09-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the President may grant a pardon to a person for an offense against the United States only after such person is convicted for such offense, unless a majority of each House of Congress approves of a pardon prior to such conviction. States that a two-thirds vote of each House of Congress may overrule any such reprieve or pardon granted by the President after such conviction of such person.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats