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S.J.Res. 84 (95th)

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

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Introduced

28 September 1977

Last action

28 September 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Includes the unborn within the term "person." Permits abortion: (1) to prevent the death or physical impairment of the mother, and; (2) in certain cases of rape.

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Timeline

  1. 28 September 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 September 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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