H.J.Res. 120 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.

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Constitutional Amendment

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to certain members of the President's family, to members of the President's administration, or to paid employees of the President's presidential campaign.

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2017-10-31
Introduced in House
2017-10-31
Introduced in House
2017-10-31
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8278)
2017-10-31
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2017-10-31
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
2017-11-02
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8391-8392)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.

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