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S.J.Res. 110 (97th)

A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to establish legislative authority in Congress and the States with respect to abortion.

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Introduced

21 September 1981

Last action

15 September 1982 · Floor

Status

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.

Sponsors

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants concurrent power to Congress and the States to restrict and prohibit abortions. Directs that a State law which is more restrictive than a law of Congress shall govern. Declares that the Constitution does not secure a right to abortion.

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Timeline

  1. 21 September 1981

    Introduced

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 September 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 September 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  4. 5 October 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 October 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 October 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 November 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 5 November 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 12 November 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 16 November 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 7 December 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 16 December 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  13. 10 March 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  14. 8 June 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 658.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 8 June 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 97-465.

    Source: Committee

  16. 8 June 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 97-465.

    Source: Committee

  17. 15 September 1982

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 8 June 1982

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 21 September 1981

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