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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law
8/7/2024, 6:05 PM
Summary of Bill SJRES 108
Bill 118 SJRes 108 is a joint resolution that proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The purpose of this amendment is to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law. This means that everyone, regardless of their position or status, must abide by the laws of the land.
The resolution aims to address concerns about potential abuses of power and corruption by ensuring that all individuals, including government officials, are held accountable for their actions. By explicitly stating in the Constitution that no one is exempt from the law, this amendment seeks to uphold the principles of justice, equality, and accountability in the United States.
If passed, this resolution would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as ratification by three-fourths of the states. It is a significant step towards ensuring that the rule of law is upheld and that no individual is able to act with impunity. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 108 is a crucial piece of legislation that seeks to reinforce the fundamental principle that no person, regardless of their position or power, is above the law in the United States.
The resolution aims to address concerns about potential abuses of power and corruption by ensuring that all individuals, including government officials, are held accountable for their actions. By explicitly stating in the Constitution that no one is exempt from the law, this amendment seeks to uphold the principles of justice, equality, and accountability in the United States.
If passed, this resolution would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as ratification by three-fourths of the states. It is a significant step towards ensuring that the rule of law is upheld and that no individual is able to act with impunity. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 108 is a crucial piece of legislation that seeks to reinforce the fundamental principle that no person, regardless of their position or power, is above the law in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill SJRES 108
Bill SJRES 108 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2024. Bill SJRES 108 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2024. Bill SJRES 108's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of August 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 108
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
56Democrat Cosponsors
52Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 108
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 108
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law
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