House
Sep 10, 2007Proposing 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.
Summary
Official
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)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
SC
Mr. Cohen
House (D) Tennessee – 9
Cosponsors (2)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Sep 10, 2007
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