Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power.

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HJRES 13

Introduced

Jan 3, 2019

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Constitution and constitutional amendments Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal procedure and sentencing Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

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Constitutional Amendment

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment denying the President the power to grant himself a reprieve or pardon for an offense against the United States.

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Jan 3, 2019

Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jan 3, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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