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S.J.Res. 13 (98th)

A joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to guarantee the right to life.

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Introduced

26 January 1983

Last action

22 February 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Sponsors

Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. East, John P. [R-NC], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the right to life vests in a human being from the moment of fertilization.

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Timeline

  1. 26 January 1983

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

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