HJRES 59 · 98th Congress · Law

A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to establish legislative authority in Congress and States with respect to abortion.

Introduced 1983-01-06· Sponsored by Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8]· 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.(1983-02-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Grants concurrent power to Congress and the States to restrict and prohibit abortions. Directs that a State law which is more restrictive than a law of Congress shall govern. Declares that the Constitution does not secure a right to abortion.…

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Cosponsors (13)

5 Democrats8 Republicans
Rep. Crane, Daniel B. [R-IL-19]IL
Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]LA
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]NJ
Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7]MN
Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2]MN
Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3]MO
Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1]OH
Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2]IA
Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3]LA
Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]WI
Rep. Bartlett, Steve [R-TX-3]TX
Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6]MN
Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]MN