Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.
HJRES 77 proposes a constitutional amendment to restrict the President's pardon power. It would prohibit pardons for the President themselves, family members up to third-degree relatives, current or former administration members, paid campaign staff, and individuals involved in offenses motivated by personal or financial interest tied to the President. Pardons granted for corrupt purposes would be declared invalid. The amendment aims to prevent self-dealing or conflicts of interest in presidential pardons. This is a procedural proposal requiring ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures.
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Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 21, 2023
Last action Jun 21, 2023
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Jun 21, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jun 21, 2023
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Steve Cohen
DDemocratic
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