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.
Other Bill Titles (1 more) 5/8/2008--Introduced.
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.
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| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House |
| May 08, 2008 |
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July 02, 2008 Kennedy v. Louisiana: Another Horrible Supreme Court Ruling
The second, HJRES. 83, states: âThe Constitution allows the death penalty, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child under sixteen years old." These constitutional amendments will serve to preserve statesâ rights and protect ...
Source: Redstate blogs
May 09, 2008 No Mags For US Forces If Politician Gets His Way
than an amendment to the Constitution that allows for castration in rapes cases where the victim is under the age of 16; HJ Res. 83 would allow the death penalty for the same crime. Oh, and he wants English to be the official language ...
Source: ANIMAL New York
May 07, 2008 Bill Action: Introduced: HJRes. 83: Proposing an amendment to the ...
Paul Broun [R-GA] introduced HJRes. 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 ...








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