Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to permit the President to grant pardons only after conviction, unless a majority of both Houses of Congress shall concur in such action, and to permit a two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress to overrule a Presidential pardon following conviction.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the President may grant a pardon to a person for an offense against the United States only after such person is convicted for such offense, unless a majority of each House of Congress approves of a pardon prior to such conviction. States that a two-thirds vote of each House of Congress may overrule any such reprieve or pardon granted by the President after such conviction of such person.

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Timeline

1. 12 September 1974

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 September 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 September 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 September 1974

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Sponsors

• Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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