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House joint resolution · H.J.Res. 135 (119th Congress)

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

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Dec 18, 2025

Sponsor: Johnny Olszewski, Jr. (U.S. Representative, MD-2, Democratic)

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Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would require the President to notify Congress within three days of granting any reprieve or pardon, and would allow Congress to nullify such grants by two-thirds vote if a nullification bill is introduced within 30 days and passed within 60 days.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

7

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic6
  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Dec 18, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Dec 18, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Dec 18, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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