House
Jun 12, 2009

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child.

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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.

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Introduced(5/7/09)
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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LG

Mr. Gohmert

(R) TX – 1

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

Jun 12, 2009

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