Bill99th CongressFiled Jan 22, 1985Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.J.Res. 21
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 22, 1985)
Constitutional Amendment - Defines "person" to include the unborn for the purpose of the right to life guarantee.
Makes such amendment inapplicable to laws permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother.
What just happenedMay 15, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 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 22, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 22, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate