House
Jun 12, 2009Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child.
Summary
Official
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the death penalty for the rape of a child who has not attained the age of 12 years does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment.
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(5/7/09)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
LG
Mr. Gohmert
(R) TX – 1
Cosponsors (14)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jun 12, 2009
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