H.J.Res. 83 · 110th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Paul Broun
- Introduced
- 2008-05-08
- Latest action
- 2008-06-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the death penalty is permitted under the Constitution and does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment, including when imposed for the rape of a child under 16 years old.