Rule of law

Überprüfung des Verbots von Einsätzen der Bundeswehr außerhalb des NATO-Gebiets durch das Grundgesetz (G-SIG: 11046189)

Germany · German Bundestag · 30 December 1987

A joint resolution commemorating the bicentennial of the December 12, 1787, ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and congratulating the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on the occasion of such bicentennial.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 1987

Commemorates the bicentennial of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

A joint resolution commemorating the bicentennial of the December 12, 1787, ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and congratulating the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylavania on the occasion of such bicentennial.

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1987

Commemorates the bicentennial of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to the continuance in office of judges of inferior courts.

United States · United States Congress · 5 November 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Limits the tenure of judges of inferior Federal courts to ten years, unless a presidential nomination for a continuance in office meets with Senate approval.

Verstoß gegen die völkerrechtlichen Verpflichtungen aus Art. 19 der ILO-Verfassung wegen nicht fristgerechter Zuleitung der ILO-Übereinkommen an den Bundestag (G-SIG: 11045936)

Germany · German Bundestag · 30 October 1987

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect unborn children and other persons.

United States · United States Congress · 28 October 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Defines "person" to include the unborn for the purpose of the right to life guarantee. Prohibits the performance of any abortion except under and in conformance with a law that: (1) authorizes the performance of an abortion only when a reasonable medical certainty exists that continuation of the pregnancy would result in the death of the mother; and (2) requires the person performing the abortion to make every effort to preserve the life of the unborn child.

A bill to modernize United States circulating coin designs, of which one reverse will have a theme of the Bicentennial of the Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 1987

Requires U.S. coins to be redesigned, at the discretion of the Secretary of the Treasury, over the next six years. Requires the reverse side of the first coin redesigned to commemorate the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution for a two-year period. Requires that any profits from the sale of uncirculated and proof sets of U.S. coins be deposited in the Treasury and used solely to reduce the national debt.

A bill to modernize United States circulating coin designs, of which one reverse will have a theme of the Bicentennial of the Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1987

Requires U.S. coins to be redesigned, at the discretion of the Secretary of the Treasury, over the next six years. Requires the reverse side of the first coin redesigned to commemorate the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution for a two-year period. Requires that any profits from the sale of uncirculated and proof sets of U.S. coins be deposited in the Treasury and used solely to reduce the national debt.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit Congress to grant power to bodies in the judicial branch to remove judges for cause.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Grants the Congress power to authorize the removal, for impeachable offenses, of Article III judges by bodies consisting of other judges of those courts. Allows the Supreme Court to review and reverse such decisions.

A resolution providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 321) proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1987

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.J. Res. 321 (balanced budget amendment).

A concurrent resolution to acknowledge the contribution of the Iroquois Confederacy of Nations to the Development of the United States Constitution and to reaffirm the continuing government-to-government relationship between Indian tribes and the United States established in the Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1987

Acknowledges the historical debt of the United States to the Iroquois Confederacy and other Indian nations for their demonstration of democratic principles and their example of a free association of independent Indian nations. Reaffirms the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes. Reaffirms the trust responsibility and obligation of the Government to Indian tribes, including Alaska Natives. Acknowledges the need to exercise good faith in upholding treaties with the various tribes.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States permitting the President to grant a pardon to an individual only after such individual has been convicted.

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Permits the President to grant a reprieve or a pardon to an individual only after such individual has been convicted.

A bill to provide a governing constitution for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1987

Grants congressional approval of the proposed constitution for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona. Directs the Secretary of Interior, within specified time frames, to: (1) promulgate an ad hoc tribal election ordinance; (2) set a date for the election of tribal officials; (3) timely inform tribe members of ordinance provisions; and (4) conduct and supervise the election. Provides for prompt establishment of a three-member emergency Executive Committee to serve as the governing authority of the tribe until the tribal government is elected and sworn in under this Act.

Aufgabe des Wiedervereinigungsauftrags gem. Grundgesetz (G-SIG: 11045632)

Germany · German Bundestag · 17 July 1987

A concurrent resolution authorizing a public ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol in honor of the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1987

Authorizes the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution to conduct a ceremony on the West Terraces and Lawns of the United States Capitol entitled "Celebration of Citizenship" on September 16, 1987. Authorizes the Commission to erect upon the Capitol grounds such structures and equipment as necessary.

A joint resolution to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 1987

Declares that the Congress encourages all Americans to read the Constitution within one year of its 200th anniversary and strongly encourages Members of Congress, Federal judges, and officials of the executive branch to set the example in studying this cornerstone of democratic government.

proposition de loi constitutionnelle constitutionnelle tendant à modifier les articles 24 et 56 de la Constitution

France · Senate · 7 July 1987

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office of the judges of the Supreme and inferior courts.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1987

Constitutional Amendment - States that Federal judges (including Supreme Court justices): (1) shall be appointed to six-year terms; and (2) may not serve for more than 12 years.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to contributions and expenditures intended to affect congressional, Presidential, and State elections.

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress may enact laws regulating the amounts of expenditures a candidate may make from personal funds or the personal funds of the candidate's immediate family or may incur with personal loans. Declares that the Congress may enact laws regulating the amounts of independent expenditures by any person, other than by a political committee of a political party, which can be made to expressly advocate the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate for Federal office. Declares that the States may enact such laws with respect to State and local offices.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress and the President, prior to each fiscal year, to agree, by enactment of a joint resolution, on an estimate of total receipts for that fiscal year. Prohibits outlays for that year from exceeding such estimated receipts unless the Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House, provides for a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires the Congress, whenever actual outlays exceed actual receipts for any fiscal year, to provide by law for the repayment of such excess in the ensuing fiscal year. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House to increase the public debt. Directs the President to submit to the Congress a proposed budget for each fiscal year in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. Requires the approval by a majority of the total membership of each House by rollcall vote before any bill to increase revenue may become law. Waives this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect. Declares that total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States, except those derived from borrowing and total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress and the President, prior to each fiscal year, to agree, by enactment of a joint resolution, on an estimate of total receipts for that fiscal year. Prohibits outlays for that year from exceeding such estimated receipts unless the Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House, provides for a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires the Congress, whenever actual outlays exceed actual receipts for any fiscal year, to provide by law for the repayment of such excess in the ensuing fiscal year. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House to increase the public debt. Directs the President to submit to the Congress a proposed budget for each fiscal year in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. Requires the approval by a majority of the total membership of each House by rollcall vote before any bill to increase revenue may become law. Waives this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect. Declares that total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States, except those derived from borrowing, and total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States, except those for repayment of debt principal.

Évènements de novembre et décembre 1986 : préparation, organisation, déroulement et présentation

France · Senate · 12 June 1987

Évènements de novembre et décembre 1986 : préparation, organisation, déroulement et présentation

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to expenditures of candidates in Federal elections.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress may regulate by law the expenditures of a candidate in an election for Federal office.

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the "Constitution for the State of New Columbia Approval Act of 1987".

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1987

States that the Congress disapproves of the action of the District of Columbia Council in passing the Constitution for the State of New Columbia Approval Act of 1987.

A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H. R. 157) to designate September 17, 1987, the bicentennial of the signing of the Constitution of the United States, as "Constitution Day", and to make such day a legal public holiday.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1987

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 157 (Constitution Day).

A concurrent resolution providing for the attendance of Representatives, Senators, and other appropriate persons at a special ceremony and related events to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in honor of the bicentennial of the Constitution and in commemoration of the Great Compromise of the Constitutional Convention.

United States · United States Congress · 28 May 1987

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to designate, from among the Representatives and Senators from each State, one official delegate to represent the Congress at a special ceremony in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in honor of the bicentennial of the Constitution and in commemoration of the Great Compromise of the Constitutional Convention. Declares that the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives and of the Senate shall also be official delegates. Authorizes the designation of additional Representatives, Senators, and other appropriate persons to participate in related events. Makes available amounts necessary to carry out this resolution from the House of Representatives and from the Senate.

proposition de résolution portant mise en accusation de M. Christian NUCCI, ancien ministre délégué chargé de la coopération et du développement, devant la Haute Cour de Justice

France · Senate · 27 May 1987

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to contributions and expenditures intended to affect congressional, Presidential, and State elections.

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the Congress to enact laws regulating the amounts of contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections to Federal offices. Authorizes States to enact laws regulating the amounts of contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections to State and local offices.

A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the revised edition of the pamphlet entitled "The Constitution of the United States of America".

United States · United States Congress · 18 May 1987

Authorizes the printing of a revised edition of the pamphlet entitled "The Constitution of the United States of America" as a House document.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting campaign expenditures.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the Congress to establish reasonable limitations on expenditures for elections to Federal offices. Authorizes States to establish reasonable limitations on expenditures for elections within their jurisdictions.

Gesetzentwurf der Bundesregierung zur Verankerung des Umweltschutzes als Staatsziel im Grundgesetz (G-SIG: 11040221)

Germany · German Bundestag · 15 May 1987

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to contributions and expenditures intended to affect congressional, and Presidential elections.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the Congress to enact laws regulating the amounts of contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections to Federal offices.

A concurrent resolution providing for participation by delegations of members of both Houses of Congress in ceremonies to be held in April 1989 in New York City marking the 200th anniversaries of the implementation of the Constitution as the form of government of the United States, the inauguration of President George Washington, and the proposal of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

Provides for the appointment of a delegation of Members of Congress to participate in ceremonies to be held in New York City in April 1989 commemorating the 200th anniversaries of: (1) the implementation of the Constitution as the form of government of the United States; (2) the inauguration of George Washington as the first President; and (3) the proposal of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Invites the President to join the delegation in participating in the ceremonies.

A concurrent resolution providing for participation by delegations of members of both Houses of Congress in ceremonies to be held in April 1989 in New York City marking the 200th anniversaries of the implementation of the Constitution as the form of government of the United States, the inauguration of President George Washington, and the proposal of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1987

Provides for the appointment of a delegation of Members of Congress to participate in ceremonies to be held in New York City in April 1989 commemorating the 200th anniversaries of: (1) the implementation of the Constitution as the form of government of the United States; (2) the inauguration of George Washington as the first President; and (3) the proposal of the Bill of Rights as the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Invites the President to join the delegation in participating in the ceremonies.

An Bille um an Deichiú Leasú ar an mBunreacht, 1987: An Coiste agus na Céimeanna Deiridh. Tenth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 1987: Committee and Final Stages.

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 25 April 1987

Rinne an Seanad votáil.

An Bille um an Deichiú Leasú ar an mBunreacht, 1987: An Dara Céim (Atógáil). Tenth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 1987: Second Stage (Resumed).

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 25 April 1987

Rinne an Seanad votáil.

An Bille um an Deichiú Leasú ar an mBunreacht, 1987: An Coiste agus na Céimeanna Deiridh. Tenth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 1987: Committee and Final Stages.

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 25 April 1987

Rinne an Seanad votáil.

An Bille um an Deichiú Leasú ar an mBunreacht, 1987: An Coiste agus na Céimeanna Deiridh. Tenth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 1987: Committee and Final Stages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 1987

Question put.

An Bille um an Deichiú Leasú ar an mBunreacht, 1987: An Dara Céim (Atógáil). Tenth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 1987: Second Stage (Resumed).

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 April 1987

Question put.

National Center for the United States Constitution Establishment Act of 1987

United States · United States Congress · 21 April 1987

National Center for the United States Constitution Establishment Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a National Center for the United States Constitution within or close to the Independence National Historical Park, Pennsylvania. Requires the Center to service as an information, education, exhibition, and intellectual center on the Constitution. Authorizes the acquisition of land and a structure. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with a nonprofit organization to operate the Center. Authorizes appropriations.

Tenth Amendment of the Constitution Act , 1987

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 1987

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the total amount of money expended by the United States in any fiscal year from exceeding the total amount of revenue received by the United States during such year, except revenue received from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations. Prohibits the total amount of money expended by the United States in any fiscal year from exceeding the amount equal to 20 percent of the gross national product during the last calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year. Permits the suspension of such prohibitions during any fiscal year during any part of which the United States is at war as declared by the Congress.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the impeachment of Article III judges.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Grants the Congress power to provide procedures for the impeachment of Article III judges.

A joint resolution to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the cultural rights of all Americans.

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Recognizes the right of people to preserve, foster, and promote their historic, linguistic, and cultural origins. States that no person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws because of culture or language.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to require that congressional resolutions setting forth levels of total budget outlays and Federal revenues must be agreed to by two-thirds vote of both Houses of the Congress if the level of outlays exceeds the level of revenues.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Requires a two-thirds vote of both Houses of the Congress to pass any concurrent resolution on the budget which carries a deficit.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing an item veto in appropriations Acts.

United States · United States Congress · 8 April 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Permits the President to disapprove any item of appropriation in any bill or resolution, except an item of appropriation for national defense. Subjects such bills to the same proceedings as other bills disapproved by the President.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect cultural and linguistic rights.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Recognizes the right of people to preserve, foster, and promote their historic, linguistic, and cultural origins. States that no person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws because of culture or language.

Constitution Heritage Act of 1988

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1987

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to interpret the origins and development of the U.S. Constitution at National Park units associated with the Constitution, making Independence National Historical Park the focal point of the National Park System's celebration of the Bicentennial of the Constitution. Directs the Secretary to establish a memorial to the Constitution at such Park. Requires the Secretary to appoint an advisory committee to develop such memorial. Requires the development of educational and interpretive materials and research on the Constitution. Authorizes appropriations.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit certain naturalized citizens of the United States to hold the offices of President and Vice President.

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Permits a naturalized citizen of the United States who is otherwise eligible to hold the office of the President or Vice President to hold such offices after being a citizen for 11 years.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for the appointment of electors of President and Vice President by the Virgin Islands of the United States, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1987

Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the appointment by the Virgin Islands of the United States, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands of electors of the President and Vice President equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives in Congress to which such territories would be entitled if they together were a single State, but in no event more electors than the least populous State appoints.