Bill99th CongressFiled Jan 3, 1985Law
S.J.Res. 5
A joint resolution to amend the Constitution to establish legislative authority in Congress and the States with respect to abortion.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 3, 1985)
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Constitution does not secure a right to abortion.
What just happenedMay 15, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
12 cosponsors4 D8 R
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- May 15, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - May 13, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Jan 3, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 3, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate