H.J.Res. 51 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child.

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Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the death penalty for the rape of a child who has not attained the age of 12 years does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment.

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2009-05-07
Introduced in House
2009-05-07
Introduced in House
2009-05-07
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2009-06-12
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child.

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