H.J.Res. 504 — A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to establish legislative authority in Congress and the States with respect to abortion.

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Constitutional Amendment - Grants concurrent power to Congress and the States to restrict and prohibit abortions. Directs that a State law which is more restrictive than a law of Congress shall govern. Declares that the Constitution does not secure a right to abortion.

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S.J.Res. 110A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to establish legislative authority in Congress and the States with respect to abortion.
1982-09-15Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
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1982-06-09
Introduced in House
1982-06-09
Introduced in House
1982-06-09
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
1982-06-11
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to establish legislative authority in Congress and the States with respect to abortion.

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