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H.J.Res. 135: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the pardon power of the President.

Introduced 2025-12-18 · Sponsor: Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]
Latest action: 2025-12-18 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.J.Res. 135 is a proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to change how the President uses the pardon power. Because the full text of the resolution has not yet been released, the specific details regarding how these limits would function are currently unavailable. In general, a constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate, followed by ratification by three-fourths of the states. This process is distinct from passing a standard law, as it alters the foundational rules of the government. This bill does not change current laws or presidential powers today. It is a formal proposal to begin the long process of amending the Constitution.
H.J.Res. 135 是一项旨在修改美国宪法以限制总统赦免权的提案。由于该决议的全文尚未公布,目前尚无法得知这些限制将如何运作的具体细节。 通常情况下,宪法修正案需要参众两院三分之二的投票通过,随后还需获得四分之三州议会的批准。这一过程与通过普通法律不同,因为它旨在改变政府的基本运作规则。 该法案目前不会改变现行法律或总统权力。它仅是一项启动修宪程序的正式提案。