Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to permit the imposition and carrying out of the death penalty in certain cases.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Permits the imposition and carrying out of the death penalty by any State or the Congress in the case of any crime involving the deliberate and willful taking of human life, and in the case of treason.

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Timeline

1. 27 February 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 February 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 February 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 February 1975

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Sponsors

• Rep. Edwards, Jack [R-AL-1] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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