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SJRES 33
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.
Introduced
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
118th Congress (2023-2024)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 11:01 PM
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Primary sponsor
Jeff Merkley
SenateORDemocrat
Cosponsors
Alex Padilla
SenateCADemocrat
Bernard Sanders
SenateVTIndependent
Chris Van Hollen
SenateMDDemocrat
Cory A. Booker
SenateNJDemocrat
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