A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Members of Congress who have been convicted of a felony and who have exhausted all judicial appellate procedures shall cease to hold office.

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Introduced

4 February 1981

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Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any Member of Congress who is convicted of a felony and who has exhausted all appeals from continuing to hold such office.

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summary · EN · 4 February 1981
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-joint-resolution/165
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