A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to vest the Congress with the power to disapprove reprieves and pardons granted by the President.

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24 January 1979

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Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to disapprove any reprieve or pardon granted by the President. Requires each House of Congress to disapprove such reprieve or pardon by a two-thirds vote within 90 days.

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summary · EN · 24 January 1979
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-joint-resolution/151
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/hjres/151