H.J.Res. 288 — Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to permit the imposition and carrying out of the death penalty.

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Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the power of a State or of the Congress to declare the punishment of any crime shall include the power to impose and provide for the carrying out of the death penalty.

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1973-02-05
Introduced in House
1973-02-05
Introduced in House
1973-02-05
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to permit the imposition and carrying out of the death penalty.

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