HJRES 120 · 97th 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 1981-01-22· Sponsored by Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1981-02-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any Member of Congress sentenced for a violation of any State or Federal law for a term of imprisonment exceeding one year from continuing to serve as a Member after the date of sentencing.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Hendon, Bill [R-NC-11]NC