HJRES 61 · 96th Congress · Congress

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit any Member of Congress sentenced for conviction of a felony during a session of Congress from continuing to serve as a Member of such Congress after the date of such sentencing.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19]· 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.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any Member of Congress sentenced during any Congress for conviction of a felony from continuing to serve as a Member of such Congress after the date of sentencing.…

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Cosponsors (17)

1 Democrat16 Republicans