S.J.Res. 23993rd CongressSenate Joint Resolution

A joint resolution amending the pardon power of the President under the Constitution.

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Constitutional Amendment - Provides that with respect to clause 1 section 2 of article 2 of the U.S. Constitution (relating to the pardoning powers of the President), the President shall have the power to act only after an individual has been convicted of offenses against the United States and sentenced therefor.

Introduced Sep 16, 1974
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William Proxmire

Democrat

U.S. Senator · WI

Introduced solo — no cosponsors joined.

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