US HJR51 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 15-0)
Status: Introduced on May 7 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-06-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 7 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-06-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child.
Sponsors
| Rep. Kevin Brady [R-TX] | Rep. Paul Broun [R-GA] | Rep. Eric Cantor [R-VA] | Rep. John Fleming [R-LA] |
| Rep. Phil Gingrey [R-GA] | Rep. Louie Gohmert [R-TX] | Rep. Duncan Hunter [R-CA] | Rep. Jim Jordan [R-OH] |
| Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO] | Sen. Cynthia Lummis [R-WY] | Rep. Kenny Marchant [R-TX] | Rep. Joseph Pitts [R-PA] |
| Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX] | Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] | Rep. Thomas Rooney [R-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | |
| 2009-05-07 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Crime and law enforcement
Crimes against children
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Sex offenses
Crime and law enforcement
Crimes against children
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Sex offenses
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-joint-resolution/51/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hjres51/BILLS-111hjres51ih.pdf |
