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H.J.Res. 88 (98th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the force and effect of treaties.

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Introduced

25 January 1983

Last action

9 February 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

Sponsors

Rep. McDonald, Lawrence P. [D-GA-7]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

29 June 2021

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Eliminates the force and effect of any treaty provision which denies or abridges any constitutionally enumerated right. Prohibits a treaty from permitting any foreign power or international organization to supervise, control, or adjudicate: (1) the rights of United States citizens within the United States; or (2) matters essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of the United States. Subjects executive and other international agreements to the limitations on treaties imposed by this Amendment. Predicates the effectiveness of a treaty as U.S. law upon the passage of appropriate legislation.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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