HJRES 15 · 98th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life.

Introduced 1983-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8]· 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 Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1983-02-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Defines "person" to include the unborn for the purpose of the right to life guarantee. Makes such amendment inapplicable to laws permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother.…

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