House
Sep 10, 2007

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 criminal justice system.

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Introduced(8/3/07)
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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SC

Mr. Cohen

House (D) Tennessee – 9

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Sep 10, 2007

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