HJRES 94 · 99th 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 1985-01-24· Sponsored by Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1]· House

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Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1985-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - States that the right to life is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person. Defines "person" to include the unborn for the purposes 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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Cosponsors (20)

8 Democrats12 Republicans