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H.J.Res. 77 (118th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.

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Introduced

21 June 2023

Last action

21 June 2023 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

24 June 2025

Rule of law

Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the pardon power of the President. The amendment prohibits the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to family members or members of the administration, to paid campaign employees, to a person or entity for an offense motivated by an interest of any of those people, or to a person or entity for an offense directed by or coordinated with the President. The amendment also invalidates pardons issued for a corrupt purpose.

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Timeline

  1. 21 June 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 June 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 June 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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