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H.J.Res. 135 · 119th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the pardon power of the President.

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedDec 18, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
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  1. 2025-12-18Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
  2. 2025-12-18Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  3. 2025-12-18Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Don Bacon R-NE-2
  • Donald S. Beyer, Jr. D-VA-8
  • Sarah Elfreth D-MD-3
  • Veronica Escobar D-TX-16
  • Julie Johnson D-TX-32
  • Greg Landsman D-OH-1
  • Mike Levin D-CA-49
  • Shri Thanedar D-MI-13
  • James R. Walkinshaw D-VA-11
  • George Whitesides D-CA-27