H.J.Res. 59 — A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to establish legislative authority in Congress and 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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1983-01-06
Introduced in House
1983-01-06
Introduced in House
1983-01-06
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
1983-02-04
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

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

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