HJRES 498 · 95th Congress · Abortion

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

Introduced 1977-06-02· Sponsored by Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1977-06-02)

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 the deprivation of life of an unborn person, except pursuant to laws permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother.…

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