Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the requirement of the approval of a two-thirds majority of the Supreme Court for any pardon or reprieve granted by the President.

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Introduced

3 August 2007

Last action

10 September 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that a presidential pardon or reprieve shall become effective only on the review and consent of two-thirds of the Justices of the Supreme Court pursuant to finding that such pardon or reprieve is consistent with the interests of justice and does not undermine the effectiveness, integrity, and impartiality of the federal criminal justice system.

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3 August 2007
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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3 August 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 August 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 September 2007
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-joint-resolution/48
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