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S.J.Res. 12 (96th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of life to the unborn.

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Introduced

15 January 1979

Last action

15 January 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the right to life vests from the moment of fertilization without regard to age, health, or condition of dependency.

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Timeline

  1. 15 January 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 January 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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