A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting abortion, except in cases of rape, incest, or life endangerment.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits abortion unless the pregnancy is the result of rape, incest, or is necessary to prevent the death of the mother. States that for purposes of the fifth and 14th amendments to the Constitution, the word "person" applies to all human beings without regard to age, health, function, or condition of dependency.

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Timeline

1. 7 February 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 February 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 February 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 March 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 February 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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