H.J.Res. 48 · 110th Congress
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the requirement of the approval of…
Full title
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the requirement of the approval of a two-thirds majority of the Supreme Court for any pardon or reprieve granted by the President.
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Constitutional Amendment - Provides that a presidential pardon or reprieve shall become effective only on the review and consent of two-thirds of the Justices of the Supreme Court pursuant to finding that such pardon or reprieve is consistent with the interests of justice and does not undermine the effectiveness, integrity, and impartiality of the federal…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Aug 3, 2007
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that a presidential pardon or reprieve shall become effective only on the review and consent of two-thirds of the Justices of the Supreme Court pursuant to finding that such pardon or reprieve is consistent with the interests of justice and does not undermine the effectiveness, integrity, and impartiality of the federal criminal justice system.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the requirement of the approval of a two-thirds majority of the Supreme Court for any pardon or reprieve granted by the President.
Latest action (Sep 10, 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Aug 3, 2007
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No recorded floor vote found.