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SJRES 81
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.
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Primary sponsor
Jeff Merkley
SenateORDemocrat
Cosponsors
Bernard Sanders
SenateVTIndependent
Chris Van Hollen
SenateMDDemocrat
Edward J. Markey
SenateMADemocrat
Ron Wyden
SenateORDemocrat
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