HJRES 151 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

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

Introduced 1979-01-24· Sponsored by Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-01-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to disapprove any reprieve or pardon granted by the President. Requires each House of Congress to disapprove such reprieve or pardon by a two-thirds vote within 90 days.…

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