Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Constitution does not preclude a penalty of death, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child under 16 years of age.

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  2008-06-03Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Legislative Actions

1. 2008-05-08

   Introduced in House

2. 2008-05-08

   Introduced in House

3. 2008-05-08

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

4. 2008-06-03

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