HJRES 715 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the death penalty.

Introduced 1973-09-10· Sponsored by Rep. Wiggins, Charles E. [R-CA-25]· 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.(1973-09-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the imposition of the penalty of death upon the conviction of the crime of murder or treason. Provides that the statute authorizing such penalty must have been enacted after the effective date of this article.…

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