H.J.Res. 83

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Constitution does not preclude a penalty of death, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child under 16 years of age.

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110th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. J. RES. 83

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 8, 2008

Mr. Broun of Georgia introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

JOINT RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Constitution does not preclude a penalty of death, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child under 16 years of age.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:

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The death penalty is permitted under the Constitution and does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment, including when the death penalty is imposed for the rape of a child under sixteen years old.

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