United States · Bill · SJRES
S.J.Res. 3 (98th)
A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to establish legislative authority in Congress and the States with respect to abortion.
Introduced
26 January 1983
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Status
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49-50. Record Vote No: 173.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Grants concurrent power to Congress and the States to restrict and prohibit abortions. Directs that a provision of a State law which is more restrictive than a conflicting law of Congress shall govern. Declares that the Constitution does not secure a right to abortion.
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2 official files
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 7 June 1983
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 26 January 1983
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/3
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/98/sjres/3