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S.J.Res. 33: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jun 14, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Jun 14, 2023

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

14

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Jeff Merkley D-OR SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors2 events+6
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History

  1. Jun 14, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley.
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  1. Jun 14, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Jun 14, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.