United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 48 (110th)
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.
Introduced
3 August 2007
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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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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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 August 2007
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 August 2007
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 3 August 2007
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-joint-resolution/48
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/hjres/48