HJRES 243 · 95th Congress · Abortion

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States for the protection of unborn children.

Introduced 1977-02-07· Sponsored by Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-02-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Declares the term "person," with respect to due process and equal protection, applicable to human beings irrespective of age, health, function or condition of dependency, including the unborn. Prohibits abortion except in an emergency when a reasonable medical certainty exists that continuation of the pregnancy will cause the mother's death. Requires that every reasonable effort be made to preserve the life of the fetus.…

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Cosponsors (7)

3 Democrats3 Republicans1 Independent