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

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Bill Number

HJRES 45

Introduced

Apr 22, 2021

Latest Action

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

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Topics

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

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Summary

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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Oct 19, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Apr 22, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 22, 2021

Introduced in House

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